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Mearle Family History

Mearle 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: Merle, Searle, Earle, Marie, Beadle, Early, Mehle, Eagle, Harle

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Where is the Mearle family from?

You can see how Mearle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mearle family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mearle's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Mearle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mearle 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 122 census records available for the last name Mearle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mearle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mearle. For the veterans among your Mearle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearle lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Mearle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mearle in 1985 was 62, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mearle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearle 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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