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Meerloo Family History

Meerloo 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: Merlo, Merlos, Mero, Merlin, Melillo, Mello, Meloy, Merson, Mellon

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Where is the Meerloo family from?

You can see how Meerloo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerloo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meerloo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Meerloo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meerloo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meerloo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerloo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meerloo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meerloo. 100% of Meerloo men worked as a Musician and 67% of Meerloo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Meerloo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Meerloo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerloo 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Meerloo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meerloo. For the veterans among your Meerloo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerloo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Meerloo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meerloo in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerloo 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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