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Meralla Family History

Meralla 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: Merolla, Perella, Perala, Morella, Peralta, Metallo, Mella, Mehall

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Where is the Meralla family from?

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

What did your Meralla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Meralla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meralla 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meralla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meralla. For the veterans among your Meralla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meralla lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Meralla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meralla in 1979 was 83, and 41 in 2001.

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