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Merlitz Family History

Merlitz 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: Gerlitz, Merlin, Merritt, Moritz, Melito, Ferlita, Garlitz, Melita

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Where is the Merlitz family from?

You can see how Merlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Merlitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merlitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlitz 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 27 census records available for the last name Merlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlitz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merlitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Merlitz. For the veterans among your Merlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlitz lifespan?

Average Merlitz life expectancy in 2001 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlitz 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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