Merrikin Family History

Merrikin Surname Meaning

see Markin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Merrigan, Merriman, Merrin, Merkin, Merrick, Merlin, Merritt, Berrigan, Merin, Mirkin

6,000 record(s) for Merrikin

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
87	Military Records
178	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Merrikin family from?

You can see how Merrikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrikin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Merrikin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Merrikin family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Merrikin's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Merrikin families in 1920.

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

What did your Merrikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, master baker confectioner and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrikin. 50% of Merrikin men worked as a master baker confectioner and 82% of Merrikin women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrikin were Farm labourer and shop manageress.

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 1939

master baker confectioner

50%

Farm labourer

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Unpaid house duties

5%

Housekeeper

5%

shop manageress

5%

What Merrikin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Merrikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrikin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 178 immigration records available for the last name Merrikin. 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 87 military records available for the last name Merrikin. For the veterans among your Merrikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merrikin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Merrikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merrikin in 1971 was 62, and 69 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrikin 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.