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Merleno Family History

Merleno 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: Merlino, Merlin, Melena, Merlo, Moreno, Merle, Merino, Mergen

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Where is the Merleno family from?

You can see how Merleno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merleno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merleno families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merleno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merleno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merleno 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 52 census records available for the last name Merleno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merleno 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 Merleno. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merleno. For the veterans among your Merleno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merleno lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Merleno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merleno in 1997 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merleno 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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