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Merli Family History

Merli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Merlo.

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


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Where is the Merli family from?

You can see how Merli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merli family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merli family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Merli's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Merli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merli 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 Merli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merli. 53% of Merli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Merli women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merli were Clerk and Dressmaker.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Jeweler
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%

What Merli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merli 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Merli. 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 218 military records available for the last name Merli. For the veterans among your Merli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merli in 1963 was 82, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merli 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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