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Merrett Family History

Merrett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merritt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merrett family from?

You can see how Merrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 500 Merrett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Merrett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Merrett families in 1891.
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What did your Merrett 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 Merrett. 8% of Merrett men worked as an Incapacitated and 72% of Merrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrett were Retired 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
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Merrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Merrett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Merrett. For the veterans among your Merrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Merrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merrett in 1944 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrett 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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