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Merley Family History

Merley 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: Medley, Murley, Berley, Marley, Morley, Merle, Verley, Kerley, Perley

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Where is the Merley family from?

You can see how Merley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Merley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Merley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merley. 100% of Merley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Merley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merley 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Merley. 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 154 military records available for the last name Merley. For the veterans among your Merley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merley in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merley 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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