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Merilainen Family History

Merilainen 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: Moilanen, Merlin, Milliner, Kemppainen, Keranen, Merlino, Hamalainen

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Where is the Merilainen family from?

You can see how Merilainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merilainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merilainen family living in Maine. This was about 17% of all the recorded Merilainen's in USA. Maine and 5 other states had the highest population of Merilainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merilainen 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 Merilainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merilainen. 100% of Merilainen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Merilainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Merilainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merilainen 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Merilainen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Merilainen. For the veterans among your Merilainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merilainen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Merilainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Merilainen in 1966 was 81, and 40 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merilainen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merilainen 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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