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Merlina Family History

Merlina 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, Merlino, Merlini, Berlin, Melin, Melia, Merida, Melena

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Where is the Merlina family from?

You can see how Merlina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Merlina families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlina's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Merlina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlina 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 Merlina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merlina. 50% of Merlina men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Merlina women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Merlina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Merlina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlina 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Merlina. 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 52 military records available for the last name Merlina. For the veterans among your Merlina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlina lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Merlina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Merlina in 1950 was 49, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlina 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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