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Merullo Family History

Merullo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from a feminine diminutive of Mero. Either from Calabrian merullu ‘marrow’ ‘brains’ or directly from Latin merulla.

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


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Where is the Merullo family from?

You can see how Merullo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merullo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merullo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Merullo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Merullo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merullo 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 Merullo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merullo. 50% of Merullo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merullo women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Merullo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Merullo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merullo 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Merullo. 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 127 military records available for the last name Merullo. For the veterans among your Merullo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merullo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merullo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merullo in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merullo 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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