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Merlo Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish: nickname from Italian and medieval Spanish merlo ‘blackbird’ (from Latin merula). In the Middle Ages this bird seems to have been regarded at times as foolish and gullible and at other times as cunning and wily. In some cases the surname may have arisen as a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher. See also Merle

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


Similar surnames: Merle, Mero, Melo, Mallo, Bello, Cerro, Merlos, Merry, Mello, Merli

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Where is the Merlo family from?

You can see how Merlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Merlo families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merlo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Merlo families in 1911.
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What did your Merlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merlo. 100% of Merlo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Merlo. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Merlo. For the veterans among your Merlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Merlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merlo in 1944 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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