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Merali Family History

Merali Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin: perhaps from Persian mehr ‘compassion’ + ali from Arabic ʿalī ‘high’ commonly found as a male given name.

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


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Where is the Merali family from?

You can see how Merali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merali family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Merali family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merali's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Merali families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Merali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merali 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Merali. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merali. For the veterans among your Merali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merali lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Merali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merali in 1990 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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