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Merell Family History

Merell 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: Morell, Merrell, Jewell, Gesell, Mergel, Sewell, Orrell, Abrell

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Where is the Merell family from?

You can see how Merell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Merell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Merell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Merell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merell. 27% of Merell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Merell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merell were Salesman and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Merell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merell 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Merell. 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 172 military records available for the last name Merell. For the veterans among your Merell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Merell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merell in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merell 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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