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Merlan Family History

Merlan Surname Meaning

Galician (Merlán): habitational name from any of the seven places called Merlán in Galicia (Spain) from the ancient Germanic personal name Merila.

Romanian: nickname derived from mierlă ‘blackbird’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merlan family from?

You can see how Merlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merlan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merlan families in 1840.
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What did your Merlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merlan. 60% of Merlan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlan 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Merlan. 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 246 military records available for the last name Merlan. For the veterans among your Merlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merlan in 1963 was 75, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlan 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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