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Merjil Family History

Merjil 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: Mercil, Mergel, Merlin, Merin, Mejia, Mervis, Merkel, Merkl, Merrill

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merjil 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 66 census records available for the last name Merjil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merjil 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Merjil. 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 39 military records available for the last name Merjil. For the veterans among your Merjil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merjil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Merjil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merjil in 1960 was 49, and 78 in 2002.

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