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Merrihew Family History

Merrihew Surname Meaning

English and Irish: most probably an altered form of Welsh Meredith (which is found as Meriday in 16th and 17th century English sources) or possibly of English Mayhew.

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


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Where is the Merrihew family from?

You can see how Merrihew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrihew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrihew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merrihew family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrihew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merrihew families in 1891.
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What did your Merrihew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrihew. 29% of Merrihew men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Merrihew women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrihew were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Merrihew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrihew 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Merrihew. 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 553 military records available for the last name Merrihew. For the veterans among your Merrihew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrihew lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Merrihew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Merrihew in 1955 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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