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Merella Family History

Merella 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: Perella, Morella, Merolla, Marella, Rella, Morell, Parella, Petrella

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Where is the Merella family from?

You can see how Merella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merella family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Merella's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Merella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merella 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 65 census records available for the last name Merella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merella 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Merella. 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 16 military records available for the last name Merella. For the veterans among your Merella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Merella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Merella in 1966 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merella 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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