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Merlington Family History

Merlington 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: Ellington, Darlington, Arlington, Herrington, Wellington, Burlington

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Where is the Merlington family from?

You can see how Merlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlington family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merlington family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlington's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Merlington families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merlington ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Merlington ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Merlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlington 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 Merlington. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merlington. For the veterans among your Merlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Merlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merlington in 1962 was 53, and 70 in 2003.

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