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Merlini Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Merlino .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cerini, Merli, Carlini, Ferrini, Cervini, Bertini, Molini, Morini

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Where is the Merlini family from?

You can see how Merlini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlini family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Merlini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Merlini families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Merlini's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merlini families in 1920.
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What did your Merlini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merlini. 38% of Merlini men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merlini women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    38%
  • Foreman
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merlini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlini 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Merlini. 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 152 military records available for the last name Merlini. For the veterans among your Merlini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlini lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merlini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Merlini in 1965 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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