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Merrelees Family History

Merrelees 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: Mercedes, Mireles, Mccreless, Ferrebee, Merrell, Mereness, Hercules

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Where is the Merrelees family from?

You can see how Merrelees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrelees family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merrelees families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Merrelees families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Merrelees's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Merrelees families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Merrelees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrelees 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Merrelees. 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 military records available for the last name Merrelees. For the veterans among your Merrelees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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