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Merredew Family History

Merredew Surname Meaning

see Merridew.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Merredew family from?

You can see how Merredew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merredew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Merredew families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Merredew's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Merredew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merredew 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 Merredew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merredew. 43% of Merredew men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 72% of Merredew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merredew were Bricklayer and Laundry Hand Packer.

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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

  • Electrical Engineer
    43%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Shorthand Typist
    15%
  • Laundry Hand Packer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merredew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merredew 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Merredew. 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 67 military records available for the last name Merredew. For the veterans among your Merredew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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