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Merillat Name Meaning

French (Mérillat): nickname from a shortened diminutive of Old French esmeril ‘merlin’ (a small falcon). This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Loire.

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


Similar surnames: Millet, Grillot, Perillo, Brillant, Merolla, Perilloux, Verrilli

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Where is the Merillat family from?

You can see how Merillat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merillat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merillat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Merillat families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Merillat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merillat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merillat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merillat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merillat. 39% of Merillat men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Merillat women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merillat were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Merillat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Merillat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merillat 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Merillat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Merillat. For the veterans among your Merillat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merillat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Merillat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merillat in 1956 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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