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Meserlin Family History

Meserlin 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: Merlin, Serlin, Medellin, Messerli, Peterlin, Eberlin, Beverlin

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Where is the Meserlin family from?

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

What did your Meserlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Meserlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meserlin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meserlin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meserlin. For the veterans among your Meserlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meserlin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Meserlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meserlin in 1978 was 86, and 76 in 1998.

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