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Merrells Family History

Merrells Surname Meaning

see Murrells.

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


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Where is the Merrells family from?

You can see how Merrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Merrells families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Merrells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merrells families in 1891.
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What did your Merrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lptb Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrells. 100% of Merrells men worked as a Lptb Bus Conductor and 93% of Merrells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Lptb Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrells 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Merrells. 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 168 military records available for the last name Merrells. For the veterans among your Merrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrells lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Merrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merrells in 1988 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrells 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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