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Merelius Family History

Merelius 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: Melius, Fernelius, Metellus, Melis, Merlin, Mellis, Melhus, Chelius

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Where is the Merelius family from?

You can see how Merelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merelius family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Merelius's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Merelius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Merelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merelius 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 Merelius. 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 Merelius. For the veterans among your Merelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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