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Merretty Family History

Merretty 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: Merrett, Merritt, Berrett, Berretta, Ferrett, Errett, Perretti

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Where is the Merretty family from?

You can see how Merretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merretty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merretty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Merretty families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Merretty's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Merretty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merretty 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 13 census records available for the last name Merretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merretty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merretty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merretty. For the veterans among your Merretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merretty

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