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Merrey Family History

Merrey Surname Meaning

see Merry.

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


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Where is the Merrey family from?

You can see how Merrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Merrey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Merrey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Merrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrey 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 Merrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merrey. 100% of Merrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrey 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Merrey. 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 212 military records available for the last name Merrey. For the veterans among your Merrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merrey in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrey 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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