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Mermilion Family History

Mermilion 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: Vermillion, Merlin, Marmion, Emilio, Marsilio, Mcmillon, Merklin

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Where is the Mermilion family from?

You can see how Mermilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermilion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mermilion family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermilion's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mermilion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermilion 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 2 census records available for the last name Mermilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermilion 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mermilion. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mermilion. For the veterans among your Mermilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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