This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Merchen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Merchen Family History

Merchen Surname Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Merchant.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Merchen family from?

You can see how Merchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merchen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Merchen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Merchen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merchen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Merchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merchen. 70% of Merchen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merchen women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Merchen | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Proprietor
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Merchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Merchen

Passenger Lists

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Merchen. 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.

View all Merchen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Merchen. For the veterans among your Merchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Merchen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Merchen family history

Discover More

What is the average Merchen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Merchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Merchen in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Merchen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial