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Merrino Family History

Merrino Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Merino, Merlino, Perrino, Merrin, Merring, Herring, Merrick, Gerbino

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Where is the Merrino family from?

You can see how Merrino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrino family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merrino families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Merrino families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrino's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Merrino families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Merrino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrino 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Merrino. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merrino. For the veterans among your Merrino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrino lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Merrino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merrino in 1978 was 67, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrino 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.

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