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Merlier Family History

Merlier 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: Mercier, Verdier, Ferrier, Medler, Merlin, Marler, Mercer, Mortier

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Where is the Merlier family from?

You can see how Merlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Merlier families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlier's in USA. California had the highest population of Merlier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlier 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 96 census records available for the last name Merlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlier 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Merlier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Merlier. For the veterans among your Merlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Merlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merlier in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlier 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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