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Merelli Family History

Merelli 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: Marelli, Perelli, Morelli, Cervelli, Morell, Perella, Petrelli

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Where is the Merelli family from?

You can see how Merelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merelli family living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Merelli's in USA. Colorado and 4 other states had the highest population of Merelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merelli 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 Merelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merelli. 100% of Merelli women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Merelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Merelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merelli 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Merelli. 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 27 military records available for the last name Merelli. For the veterans among your Merelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Merelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merelli in 1966 was 56, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merelli 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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