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Merkey Name Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Markey .

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


Similar surnames: Mealey, Mckey, Merkley, Merker, Markey, Kerley, Perkey, Murley, Ekey

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Where is the Merkey family from?

You can see how Merkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merkey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkey. 42% of Merkey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Merkey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merkey were Farm Hand and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkey 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Merkey. 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 397 military records available for the last name Merkey. For the veterans among your Merkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Merkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Merkey in 1954 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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