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Merlas Family History

Merlas 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: Mellas, Merlos, Melis, Maras, Barlas, Perla, Merlin, Mellis, Merlo

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Where is the Merlas family from?

You can see how Merlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merlas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merlas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Merlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merlas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merlas. For the veterans among your Merlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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