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Merlz Family History

Merlz 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, Merle, Mertz, Merl, Meraz, Merli, Merz, Metz, Merry, Mehle

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Where is the Merlz family from?

You can see how Merlz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Merlz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Merlz family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlz's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Merlz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Merlz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Merlz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merlz. For the veterans among your Merlz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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