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Merling Family History

Merling 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, Herling, Melling, Werling, Merlino, Meling, Berling, Erling

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Where is the Merling family from?

You can see how Merling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Merling families living in Sussex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Merling's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Merling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merling 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 Merling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merling. 56% of Merling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merling women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Merling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merling 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Merling. 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 541 military records available for the last name Merling. For the veterans among your Merling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Merling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Merling in 1964 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merling 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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