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Merrille Family History

Merrille 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: Merrill, Melville, Mettille, Verville, Perrill, Cerrillo, Verrilli

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Where is the Merrille family from?

You can see how Merrille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrille family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merrille family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merrille's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Merrille families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merrille ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Merrille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrille 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Merrille. 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 42 military records available for the last name Merrille. For the veterans among your Merrille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrille lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Merrille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Merrille in 1968 was 90, and 75 in 1996.

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