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Merlack Family History

Merlack 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: Merrick, Bellack, Gerlach, Merck, Morlock, Perlick, Melick, Sedlack

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Where is the Merlack family from?

You can see how Merlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merlack family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merlack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merlack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlack 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 31 census records available for the last name Merlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlack 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Merlack. 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 34 military records available for the last name Merlack. For the veterans among your Merlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Merlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merlack in 1974 was 71, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merlack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlack 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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