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Merlees Family History

Merlees 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: Merle, Mergens, Mercedes, Merkes, Mertens, Merlos, Menees, Mertes

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Where is the Merlees family from?

You can see how Merlees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlees family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Merlees families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Merlees families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Merlees's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merlees families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Merlees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlees 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Merlees. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merlees. For the veterans among your Merlees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlees lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Merlees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merlees in 1969 was 67, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlees 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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