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Mcerlich Family History

Mcerlich Surname 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: Gerlich, Perlich, Goerlich, Erlich, Milich, Merrick, Freilich, Merlin

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Where is the Mcerlich family from?

You can see how Mcerlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcerlich family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcerlich families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcerlich family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcerlich's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcerlich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcerlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mcerlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcerlich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcerlich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mcerlich. For the veterans among your Mcerlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcerlich 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.

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