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Maerk Family History

Maerk Name 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: Mark, Maerz, Merk, Mars, Malik, Baer, Mari, Mayer, Maser, Mak

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Where is the Maerk family from?

You can see how Maerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maerk family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maerk's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Maerk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maerk. 100% of Maerk men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Maerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Maerk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Maerk. For the veterans among your Maerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Maerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maerk in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 1996.

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