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Merulla Family History

Merulla 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: Merullo, Merolla, Marullo, Perella, Morella, Mcculla, Cerullo, Mella

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Where is the Merulla family from?

You can see how Merulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merulla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merulla families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merulla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merulla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merulla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Merulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merulla 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Merulla. 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 41 military records available for the last name Merulla. For the veterans among your Merulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merulla lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Merulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merulla in 1958 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merulla 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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