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Merkle Family History

Merkle Name Meaning

German: variant of Merkel or Merkl and in North America (also) an altered form of these. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Markle

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Merkl, Zerkle, Markle, Merkley, Mengle, Berke, Pirkle, Mickle, Ergle

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Where is the Merkle family from?

You can see how Merkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Merkle families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Merkle's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Merkle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merkle. 100% of Merkle women worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Merkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Merkle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Merkle. For the veterans among your Merkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkle lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Merkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merkle in 1941 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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