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Merlen Family History

Merlen 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, Merle, Mergen, Merten, Medlen, Merren, Mellen, Berlin, Mullen

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Where is the Merlen family from?

You can see how Merlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merlen families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Merlen families living in Caithness. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merlen's in Scotland. Caithness and 1 other county had the highest population of Merlen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlen 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 205 census records available for the last name Merlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlen 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Merlen. 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 Merlen. For the veterans among your Merlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlen lifespan?

Average Merlen life expectancy in 2004 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlen 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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