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Merlos Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Merlos (see Merlo ).

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


Similar surnames: Merlo, Marcos, Carlos, Melo, Merlin, Mello, Merle, Merson, Merl, Mero

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Where is the Merlos family from?

You can see how Merlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlos family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Merlos families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Merlos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merlos families in 1911.
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What did your Merlos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Merlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlos 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Merlos. 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 14 military records available for the last name Merlos. For the veterans among your Merlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merlos in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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