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Merlick Family History

Merlick 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: Merrick, Perlick, Melick, Mellick, Herrick, Garlick, Bernick, Ellick

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Where is the Merlick family from?

You can see how Merlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Merlick families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merlick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlick 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 Merlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Merlick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merlick. For the veterans among your Merlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Merlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merlick in 1979 was 74, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlick 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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