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Merity Family History

Merity 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: Verity, Meritt, Gerity, Merry, Merida, Merritt, Merin, Merino, Moritz

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Where is the Merity family from?

You can see how Merity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merity family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Merity family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merity's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Merity families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merity 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 Merity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merity. 34% of Merity men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Merity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Merity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merity 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Merity. 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 35 military records available for the last name Merity. For the veterans among your Merity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merity lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Merity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Merity in 1974 was 63, and 38 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merity

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merity 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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