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Merrat Family History

Merrat 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: Serra, Merry, Verran, Murray, Merritt, Marra, Serrato, Merhar, Ferraz

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Where is the Merrat family from?

You can see how Merrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Merrat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Merrat families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merrat's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merrat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrat 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 96 census records available for the last name Merrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merrat. 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 Merrat. For the veterans among your Merrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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