Merklein Surname History

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Germany

Early Origins of the Merklein family

The surname Merklein was first found in Bavaria, where the name Merkel was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Merklein family

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Merklein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Merkel, Merkell, Merkels, Merkkel, Merkeles, Merkelles, Merkkels, Merkkeles, Merkkle, Merkle, Markley and many more.

Early Notables of the Merklein family

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Merklein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Merklein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Merklein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1807 1
Joh C. Merklein, who settled in Baltimore in 1834
Jakob Merklein, who arrived in North America in 1848
A. Merklein, who settled in Baltimore in 1854
G. Merklein, who settled in Baltimore in 1854
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)