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Merryfield Family History

Merryfield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merrifield.

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


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Where is the Merryfield family from?

You can see how Merryfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merryfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merryfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Merryfield families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Merryfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merryfield families in 1891.
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What did your Merryfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merryfield. 28% of Merryfield men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Merryfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merryfield were Old Age Pensioner and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Scrap Iron Dealer
    19%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper To Hotel
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

What Merryfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Merryfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merryfield 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Merryfield. 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 874 military records available for the last name Merryfield. For the veterans among your Merryfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merryfield lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Merryfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merryfield in 1957 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merryfield 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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