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Merrithew Family History

Merrithew Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Merrihew.

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


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Where is the Merrithew family from?

You can see how Merrithew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrithew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrithew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Merrithew families living in Anglesey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Merrithew's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Merrithew families in 1891.
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What did your Merrithew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrithew. 38% of Merrithew men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Merrithew women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrithew were Clerk 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

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merrithew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrithew 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Merrithew. 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 332 military records available for the last name Merrithew. For the veterans among your Merrithew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrithew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merrithew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Merrithew in 1963 was 63, and 40 in 2004.

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