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Merlhirley Family History

Merlhirley 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: Melville, Shirley, Mcelhinney, Melley, Wehrley, Mericle, Weatherley

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Where is the Merlhirley family from?

You can see how Merlhirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlhirley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merlhirley families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlhirley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Merlhirley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Merlhirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlhirley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merlhirley. 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 Merlhirley. For the veterans among your Merlhirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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