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Merolla Family History

Merolla Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: possibly from Neapolitan merolla ‘(bone) marrow’. possibly a diminutive of Mero.

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


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Where is the Merolla family from?

You can see how Merolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merolla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Merolla family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merolla's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Merolla families in 1880.
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What did your Merolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merolla. 39% of Merolla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merolla women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Longshoreman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Merolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Merolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merolla 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Merolla. 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 312 military records available for the last name Merolla. For the veterans among your Merolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merolla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Merolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merolla in 1954 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merolla 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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