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Maercker Family History

Maercker 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: Marker, Mercer, Merker, Mercier, Kaercher, Baecker, Haecker, Macker

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Where is the Maercker family from?

You can see how Maercker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maercker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maercker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maercker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maercker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maercker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maercker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maercker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Maercker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maercker 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Maercker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maercker. For the veterans among your Maercker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maercker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maercker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maercker in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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