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Merselius Family History

Merselius 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: Fernelius, Cornelius, Melius, Marsalis, Marcellus, Personius, Meisels

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Where is the Merselius family from?

You can see how Merselius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merselius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Merselius families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Merselius families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merselius's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Merselius families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Merselius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merselius 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Merselius. 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 16 military records available for the last name Merselius. For the veterans among your Merselius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merselius lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merselius 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merselius

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