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Merrelli Family History

Merrelli 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: Ferrelli, Perrelli, Merrell, Cervelli, Petrelli, Morrell, Merrill

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Where is the Merrelli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrelli 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 Merrelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reckoner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merrelli. 100% of Merrelli men worked as a Reckoner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Reckoner
    100%

What Merrelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Merrelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrelli 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merrelli. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merrelli. For the veterans among your Merrelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Merrelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Merrelli in 1945 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrelli 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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