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Merott Family History

Merott 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: Melott, Meritt, Mero, Merritt, Hergott, Sprott, Mott, Marolt, Brott

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Where is the Merott family from?

You can see how Merott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Merott families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merott 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 74 census records available for the last name Merott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merott 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 Merott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Merott. For the veterans among your Merott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merott 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merott

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