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Merkling Family History

Merkling Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Merklingen near Stuttgart and Ulm.

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


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Where is the Merkling family from?

You can see how Merkling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merkling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Merkling families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merkling's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Merkling families in 1880.
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What did your Merkling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkling. 50% of Merkling men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Merkling women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merkling were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Merkling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkling 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Merkling. 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 215 military records available for the last name Merkling. For the veterans among your Merkling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkling lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Merkling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merkling in 1945 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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