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Merifield Family History

Merifield Surname Meaning

see Merrifield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Merifield family from?

You can see how Merifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merifield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merifield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Merifield families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Merifield's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Merifield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merifield 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 Merifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merifield. 100% of Merifield men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Merifield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merifield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merifield 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Merifield. 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 318 military records available for the last name Merifield. For the veterans among your Merifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merifield lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Merifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merifield in 1958 was 61, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merifield 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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