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Merridan Family History

Merridan Surname Meaning

see Merriden.

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


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Where is the Merridan family from?

You can see how Merridan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merridan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merridan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Merridan families living in buckinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Merridan's in United Kingdom. buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Merridan families in 1891.
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What did your Merridan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merridan. 88% of Merridan 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
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merridan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merridan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Merridan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Merridan. For the veterans among your Merridan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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