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Mérel Family History

Mérel 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: Morel, Borel, More, Marvel, Martel, Mergel, Mares, Model, Mare

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Where is the Mérel family from?

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What did your Mérel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mérel. 34% of Mérel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mérel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mérel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mérel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mérel. For the veterans among your Mérel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mérel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mérel

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