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Merlet Family History

Merlet Surname Meaning

French: derivative of merle ‘blackbird’ (see Merle). Compare Marlette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merlet family from?

You can see how Merlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merlet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Merlet family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Merlet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlet 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 Merlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merlet. 28% of Merlet men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Weaver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor Hairdresser
    19%

What Merlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Merlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlet 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Merlet. 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 159 military records available for the last name Merlet. For the veterans among your Merlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merlet in 1963 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlet 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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