Merrel Family History

Merrel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mergel, Merkel, Herrel, Mertel, Terrel, Merrell, Merren, Ferrel, Merry, Marvel

11,000 record(s) for Merrel

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
379	Military Records
223	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

Where is the Merrel family from?

You can see how Merrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Merrel families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Merrel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merrel families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrel. 39% of Merrel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merrel women worked as a Teacher.

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

39%

Farmer

33%

Carpenter

10%

New worker

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

100%

What Merrel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Merrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Merrel. 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.

Military Records

There are 379 military records available for the last name Merrel. For the veterans among your Merrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merrel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Merrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merrel in 1966 was 71, and 60 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.