Merkner Family History

Merkner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Merker, Berkner, Berner, Marker, Kerker, Metzner, Kerner, Lerner, Mercer, Messner

245	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
24	Military Records
29	Immigration Records
78	Census and Voter Lists
140	Member Trees

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Where is the Merkner family from?

You can see how Merkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merkner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merkner families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkner 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 Merkner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 78 census records available for the last name Merkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Merkner. 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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Military Records

There are 24 military records available for the last name Merkner. For the veterans among your Merkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Merkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merkner in 1970 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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Merkner Surname Meaning

Where is the Merkner family from?

What Merkner family records will you find?

What is the average Merkner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Merkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merkner in 1970 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

Merkner Family History

Merkner Surname Meaning

516 record(s) for Merkner

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Merkner Surname Meaning

516 record(s) for Merkner

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Where is the Merkner family from?

What Merkner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Merkner family history

What is the average Merkner lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Merkner family tree

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