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Merliss Family History

Merliss 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: Melis, Merlin, Mellis, Mellish, Merlino, Mervis, Corliss, Meiss

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Where is the Merliss family from?

You can see how Merliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merliss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merliss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merliss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merliss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merliss 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 62 census records available for the last name Merliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merliss 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Merliss. 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 21 military records available for the last name Merliss. For the veterans among your Merliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merliss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Merliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merliss in 1967 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merliss 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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