History of your Surname
Get access to Merlyn family records.Start a free trial

Merlyn Family History

Merlyn 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, Berlin, Merry, Melin, Serlin, Merlo, Merin, Merson, Mellon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Merlyn family from?

You can see how Merlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merlyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merlyn family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Merlyn's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Merlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merlyn ancestors do for a living?

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

What Merlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Merlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Merlyn

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Merlyn. 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.

View all Merlyn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Merlyn. For the veterans among your Merlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Merlyn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Merlyn family history

Discover More

What is the average Merlyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Merlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Merlyn in 1962 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merlyn

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Merlyn family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Merlyn last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial