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Merrylees Family History

Merrylees Surname Meaning

see Merrilees.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Merrylees family from?

You can see how Merrylees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrylees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merrylees families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Merrylees families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Merrylees's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Merrylees families in 1891.
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What did your Merrylees ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrylees. 100% of Merrylees men worked as a General Dock Labourer and 100% of Merrylees 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merrylees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrylees 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Merrylees. 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 261 military records available for the last name Merrylees. For the veterans among your Merrylees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrylees lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merrylees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merrylees in 1965 was 43, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrylees 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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