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Merkwan Family History

Merkwan 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: Markman, Mersman, Berkman, Kerkman, Werkman, Merman, Merkin, Merklin

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Where is the Merkwan family from?

You can see how Merkwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkwan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merkwan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Merkwan families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Merkwan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Merkwan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merkwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merkwan. 100% of Merkwan men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Merkwan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Merkwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkwan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merkwan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Merkwan. For the veterans among your Merkwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkwan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merkwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Merkwan in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkwan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkwan 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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