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Merkum Family History

Merkum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Markum, Beckum, Lerum, Merkel, Marum, Merker, Forkum, Merkl, Markus

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Where is the Merkum family from?

You can see how Merkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkum families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Merkum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkum families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Merkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Merkum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Merkum. For the veterans among your Merkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkum lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Merkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merkum in 1984 was 72, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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