Merkh Family History

Merkh Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Merkl, Merk, Merkt, Mark, March, Merry, Berke, Mero, Berk, Mech

3,000 record(s) for Merkh

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
79	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
61	Census and Voter Lists
175	Member Trees

Where is the Merkh family from?

You can see how Merkh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkh family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merkh's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Merkh families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merkh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merkh.

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

Proprietor

50%

Tool maker

50%

What Merkh family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 61 census records available for the last name Merkh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Merkh. 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.

Military Records

There are 79 military records available for the last name Merkh. For the veterans among your Merkh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merkh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Merkh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merkh in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.