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Merrman Family History

Merrman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mersman, Merriman, Merman, Herrman, Merryman, German, Verran, Herdman

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Where is the Merrman family from?

You can see how Merrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merrman family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merrman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Merrman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrman 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 Merrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merrman. 100% of Merrman 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 Merrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Merrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Merrman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Merrman. For the veterans among your Merrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Merrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merrman in 1971 was 82, and 54 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrman 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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