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Merlein Family History

Merlein 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: Merlin, Merklein, Werlein, Berlin, Melin, Serlin, Merin, Merle

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Where is the Merlein family from?

You can see how Merlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Merlein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Merlein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Merlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlein 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 97 census records available for the last name Merlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlein 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Merlein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Merlein. For the veterans among your Merlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Merlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merlein in 1972 was 83, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlein 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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