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Merklin Family History

Merklin Surname Meaning

German: variant of Merkel.

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


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Where is the Merklin family from?

You can see how Merklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merklin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merklin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merklin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merklin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merklin 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 Merklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merklin. 40% of Merklin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Merklin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merklin were Labor and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Merklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merklin 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Merklin. 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 344 military records available for the last name Merklin. For the veterans among your Merklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merklin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Merklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merklin in 1948 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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