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Maerki Family History

Maerki 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, Saeki, Maki, Mari, Marti, Mauri, Markin, Marko, Maerz, Masaki

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Where is the Maerki family from?

You can see how Maerki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maerki families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maerki's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Maerki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maerki ancestors do for a living?

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

What Maerki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Maerki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerki 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Maerki. 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 127 military records available for the last name Maerki. For the veterans among your Maerki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Maerki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maerki in 1968 was 66, and 66 in 2002.

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