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Merrhal Family History

Merrhal 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: Marchal, Merhar, Merrill, Marshal, Merriam, Merical, Merrell, Terral

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Where is the Merrhal family from?

You can see how Merrhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrhal family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Merrhal families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrhal's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Merrhal families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Merrhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrhal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merrhal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merrhal. For the veterans among your Merrhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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