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Merolle Family History

Merolle 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: Merolla, Melle, Molle, Merle, Mazerolle, Merullo, Merola, Rolle

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Where is the Merolle family from?

You can see how Merolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merolle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Merolle families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merolle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merolle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merolle 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 Merolle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merolle. 43% of Merolle men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Plasterer
    29%

What Merolle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Merolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merolle 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Merolle. 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 51 military records available for the last name Merolle. For the veterans among your Merolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merolle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Merolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merolle in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merolle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merolle 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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