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Merilan Family History

Merilan 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: Merida, Merlin, Yerian, Milan, Merin, Merrigan, Mersman, Neilan

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Where is the Merilan family from?

You can see how Merilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merilan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Merilan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Merilan family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Merilan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Merilan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merilan 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 22 census records available for the last name Merilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merilan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Merilan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Merilan. For the veterans among your Merilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merilan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Merilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merilan in 1993 was 68, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merilan 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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