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Merwood Family History

Merwood Surname Meaning

see Marwood.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Merwood family from?

You can see how Merwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Merwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Merwood families living in Hampshire. This was about 99% of all the recorded Merwood's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Merwood families in 1891.
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What did your Merwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merwood. 50% of Merwood men worked as a Roadman and 94% of Merwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merwood were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Roadman
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwood 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Merwood. 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 153 military records available for the last name Merwood. For the veterans among your Merwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merwood

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