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Meraley Family History

Meraley 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: Merkley, Mealey, Medley, Murley, Berley, Marley, Morley, Healey

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Where is the Meraley family from?

You can see how Meraley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meraley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meraley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meraley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meraley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meraley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meraley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meraley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meraley. For the veterans among your Meraley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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