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Merkl Family History

Merkl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Merkel.

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


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Where is the Merkl family from?

You can see how Merkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merkl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Merkl family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Merkl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkl 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 Merkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkl. 19% of Merkl men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Merkl women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Gardner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Merkl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkl 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Merkl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Merkl. For the veterans among your Merkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Merkl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merkl in 1948 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkl 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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