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Maerkle Family History

Maerkle 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: Markle, Merkle, Merle, Marble, Merkl, Marple, Markee, Buerkle, Markie

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Where is the Maerkle family from?

You can see how Maerkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maerkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Maerkle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maerkle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maerkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maerkle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maerkle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Maerkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerkle 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Maerkle. 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 67 military records available for the last name Maerkle. For the veterans among your Maerkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerkle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Maerkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Maerkle in 1967 was 63, and 64 in 2000.

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