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Merlie Family History

Merlie 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, Merli, Marie, Berlin, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Melle

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Where is the Merlie family from?

You can see how Merlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merlie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Merlie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merlie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlie 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 189 census records available for the last name Merlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Merlie. 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 72 military records available for the last name Merlie. For the veterans among your Merlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Merlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merlie in 1969 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlie 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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