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Merly Family History

Merly 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: Merry, Merlo, Merle, Mercy, Mery, Merl, Merli, Mealy, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Merly family from?

You can see how Merly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Merly family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Merly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merly 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 Merly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merly. 50% of Merly 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
    50%
  • Oil Business
    50%

What Merly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Merly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merly 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Merly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merly. For the veterans among your Merly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merly lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Merly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merly in 1975 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merly 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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