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Mcerlish Family History

Mcerlish 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: Mellish, Mcelfish, Mcclish, Melis, Merlin, Cornish, Mellis, Mcnelis

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Where is the Mcerlish family from?

You can see how Mcerlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcerlish family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Mcerlish families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mcerlish families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcerlish's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcerlish families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Mcerlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcerlish 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 Mcerlish. 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 Mcerlish. For the veterans among your Mcerlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcerlish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcerlish

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