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Merchel Family History

Merchel 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: Marchel, Merchen, Mergel, Marchal, Michel, Mercer, Reichel, Vercher

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Where is the Merchel family from?

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

What did your Merchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merchel. 100% of Merchel women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Merchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchel 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Merchel. 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 162 military records available for the last name Merchel. For the veterans among your Merchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Merchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merchel in 1964 was 89, and 81 in 2000.

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