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Moerlin Family History

Moerlin 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: Merlin, Berlin, Melin, Serlin, Merin, Molin, Morin, Moerman, Perlin

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Where is the Moerlin family from?

You can see how Moerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moerlin family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moerlin's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Moerlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerlin 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 32 census records available for the last name Moerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerlin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Moerlin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moerlin. For the veterans among your Moerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerlin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Moerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moerlin in 1980 was 92, and 66 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerlin 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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