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Merlow Family History

Merlow 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: Merlo, Marlow, Merrow, Perlow, Merlos, Mellow, Barlow, Mero, Merlin

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Where is the Merlow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlow 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 Merlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merlow. 56% of Merlow men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Merlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlow 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Merlow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Merlow. For the veterans among your Merlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Merlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merlow in 1980 was 68, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlow 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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