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Merola Family History

Merola Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from Neapolitan merula ‘female blackbird’ from Latin merula (see Merlo).

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


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Where is the Merola family from?

You can see how Merola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Merola families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Merola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merola. 23% of Merola men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Merola women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merola were Machinist and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Packer
    9%

What Merola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merola 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Merola. 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 Merola. For the veterans among your Merola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merola lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Merola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merola in 1949 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merola 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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