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Merratt Family History

Merratt 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: Merritt, Merrett, Serrato, Berrett, Sherratt, Sarratt, Ferrett

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Where is the Merratt family from?

You can see how Merratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merratt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Merratt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Merratt families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merratt's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Merratt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merratt 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 220 census records available for the last name Merratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merratt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Merratt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merratt. For the veterans among your Merratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merratt 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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