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Meriall Family History

Meriall 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: Morrall, Merrill, Mehall, Mcrill, Mescall, Mericle, Merical, Merrell

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Where is the Meriall family from?

You can see how Meriall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meriall families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meriall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriall 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 Meriall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Mender Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meriall. 100% of Meriall women worked as a Hosiery Mender Retired.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hosiery Mender Retired
    100%

What Meriall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meriall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meriall. 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 Meriall. For the veterans among your Meriall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meriall

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