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Merelo Family History

Merelo Name 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: Merlo, Mergel, Mero, Mello, Moreno, Merle, Morell, Merino, Morel

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Where is the Merelo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merelo 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 Merelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merelo. 100% of Merelo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Merelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merelo 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Merelo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Merelo. For the veterans among your Merelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merelo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Merelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merelo in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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