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Meralis Family History

Meralis 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: Melis, Merlin, Mellis, Malis, Mehalic, Mervis, Perales, Karalis

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Where is the Meralis family from?

You can see how Meralis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meralis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meralis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meralis families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meralis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meralis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meralis 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 69 census records available for the last name Meralis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meralis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meralis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meralis. For the veterans among your Meralis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meralis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Meralis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meralis in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meralis 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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