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Merlotti Family History

Merlotti 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: Mariotti, Belotti, Menotti, Melott, Marotti, Perotti, Bellotti

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Where is the Merlotti family from?

You can see how Merlotti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlotti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Merlotti families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Merlotti's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Merlotti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlotti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merlotti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merlotti. 72% of Merlotti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merlotti women worked as a Factory Worker. .

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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
    72%
  • Plaster Tender
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Merlotti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlotti 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Merlotti. 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 54 military records available for the last name Merlotti. For the veterans among your Merlotti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlotti lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Merlotti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merlotti in 1956 was 57, and 97 in 2003.

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