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Merlette Family History

Merlette 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: Mellette, Marlette, Parlette, Malette, Millette, Marlett, Meyette

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Where is the Merlette family from?

You can see how Merlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Merlette families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merlette's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Merlette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merlette. 50% of Merlette men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerical Work
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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What Merlette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Merlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlette 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Merlette. 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 17 military records available for the last name Merlette. For the veterans among your Merlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Merlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merlette in 1965 was 80, and 52 in 2001.

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