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Merlatt Family History

Merlatt 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: Marlatt, Merritt, Marlett, Melott, Seratt, Meritt, Mallatt, Merrett

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Where is the Merlatt family from?

You can see how Merlatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlatt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Merlatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merlatt family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merlatt's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Merlatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlatt 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 136 census records available for the last name Merlatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlatt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Merlatt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Merlatt. For the veterans among your Merlatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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