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Merla Family History

Merla 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: Perla, Merlo, Merle, Mera, Mella, Merl, Merola, Meola, Merta, Merli

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Where is the Merla family from?

You can see how Merla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Merla families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Merla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merla 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 Merla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merla. 100% of Merla men worked as a Farming and 50% of Merla women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Merla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Merla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merla 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Merla. 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 178 military records available for the last name Merla. For the veterans among your Merla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Merla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Merla in 1960 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merla 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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