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Merrywell Family History

Merrywell 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: Merrell, Berryhill, Kerswell, Morrell, Merrill, Pennywell, Perrell

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Where is the Merrywell family from?

You can see how Merrywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrywell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merrywell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrywell's in USA. California had the highest population of Merrywell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrywell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Merrywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrywell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merrywell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Merrywell. For the veterans among your Merrywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrywell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Merrywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merrywell in 1965 was 76, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrywell 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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