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Merrall Family History

Merrall Surname Meaning

see Murrell.

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


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Where is the Merrall family from?

You can see how Merrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Merrall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Merrall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merrall families in 1891.
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What did your Merrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrall. 34% of Merrall men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Merrall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrall were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Worsted Manufacturer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Merrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrall 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Merrall. 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 350 military records available for the last name Merrall. For the veterans among your Merrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Merrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merrall in 1966 was 71, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrall 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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