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Merklein Name Meaning

German: from a variant of Merkel .

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


Similar surnames: Merklin, Marklin, Hertlein, Merkley, Uehlein, Merle, Perlin, Merlin

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Where is the Merklein family from?

You can see how Merklein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merklein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Merklein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Merklein families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Merklein's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Merklein families in 1880.
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What did your Merklein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merklein. 42% of Merklein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    42%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merklein 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Merklein. 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 881 military records available for the last name Merklein. For the veterans among your Merklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merklein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Merklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merklein in 1958 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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