Merriles Surname Meaning & Merriles Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

Merriles 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.

Where is the Merriles family from?

You can see how Merriles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merriles families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Merriles families living in East Lothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merriles's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Merriles families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merriles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Merriles family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 152 census records available for the last name Merriles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Merriles. 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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Military Records

There are 26 military records available for the last name Merriles. For the veterans among your Merriles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriles lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Merriles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merriles in 1993 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

Merriles Surname Meaning

Where is the Merriles family from?

What Merriles family records will you find?

What is the average Merriles lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Merriles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merriles in 1993 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

174	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
26	Military Records
64	Immigration Records
152	Census and Voter Lists
77	Member Trees

174	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
26	Military Records
64	Immigration Records
152	Census and Voter Lists
77	Member Trees

Merriles Family History