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Merela Family History

Merela 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: Merola, Mergel, Perla, Merida, Varela, Melena, Merlo, Merle, Morell

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Where is the Merela family from?

You can see how Merela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merela family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Merela's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Merela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merela 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 30 census records available for the last name Merela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merela 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Merela. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merela. For the veterans among your Merela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merela lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Merela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merela in 1976 was 67, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merela 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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