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Merland Family History

Merland 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: Marland, Berland, Morland, Ferland, Erland, Meland, Medland, Melland

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Where is the Merland family from?

You can see how Merland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merland family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merland's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Merland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merland 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 Merland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Postal Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merland. 100% of Merland men worked as a Postal Clerk.

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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

  • Postal Clerk
    100%

What Merland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Merland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merland 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Merland. 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 45 military records available for the last name Merland. For the veterans among your Merland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Merland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merland in 1955 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merland 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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