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Merlock Family History

Merlock 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: Morlock, Gerlock, Medlock, Merrick, Merlo, Sherlock, Overlock, Merck

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Where is the Merlock family from?

You can see how Merlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Merlock families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Merlock's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Merlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merlock. 36% of Merlock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merlock women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Wire Drawer
    15%
  • Floor Scraper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Merlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Merlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlock 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Merlock. 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 69 military records available for the last name Merlock. For the veterans among your Merlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Merlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Merlock in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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