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Merfoot Family History

Merfoot 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: Kerfoot, Barfoot, Root, Mero, Barefoot, Merritt, Hergott, Crofoot

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Where is the Merfoot family from?

You can see how Merfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merfoot family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Merfoot family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merfoot's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merfoot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merfoot 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 1 census records available for the last name Merfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merfoot 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 Merfoot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Merfoot. For the veterans among your Merfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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