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The surname Merrilees was first found in West Lothian, where they held a family seat in their territories. The Pictish influence on Scottish history diminished after Kenneth Macalpine became King of all Scotland. But those east coast families still played an important role in government and were more accessible to Government than their western highland counterparts. The family name became associated as a sept of the Clan Muir. Allegiances were important to Scottish middle age survival. The name, believed to be originally Mureleis, has been corrupted in many forms.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Merrilees research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1529, 1533, 1545 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Merrilees History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Mureleis, Merilees, Merryless, Merrilees, Mireylees, Mirrieless, Merrylees, Merrlees, Murless, Mirrilees and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Merrilees Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.