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Mermell Family History

Mermell 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: Merrell, Mergel, Kernell, Morell, Ermel, Martell, Mortell, Merkel

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Where is the Mermell family from?

You can see how Mermell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mermell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mermell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mermell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Mermell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mermell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mermell. For the veterans among your Mermell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Mermell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mermell in 1978 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermell 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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