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Merken Family History

Merken 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: Morken, Marken, Mergen, Merkel, Merker, Gerken, Merkes, Merten

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Where is the Merken family from?

You can see how Merken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merken family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merken. 72% of Merken men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Merken women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Merken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merken 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Merken. 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 68 military records available for the last name Merken. For the veterans among your Merken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merken in 1963 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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