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Merkt Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German merket ‘market(place)’.

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


Similar surnames: Markt, Merker, Merle, Berke, Gerst, Berk, Merk, Merkl, Gerlt, Meske

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Where is the Merkt family from?

You can see how Merkt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merkt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Merkt families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Merkt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merkt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkt. 23% of Merkt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Merkt women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkt 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Merkt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merkt. For the veterans among your Merkt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Merkt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merkt in 1945 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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