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Merritts Family History

Merritts Surname Meaning

English: variant of or patronymic from Merritt.

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


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Where is the Merritts family from?

You can see how Merritts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merritts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Merritts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Merritts families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merritts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merritts families in 1891.
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What did your Merritts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merritts. 62% of Merritts men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Merritts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merritts were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Merritts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merritts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merritts 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Merritts. 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 429 military records available for the last name Merritts. For the veterans among your Merritts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merritts lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Merritts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Merritts in 1942 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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