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Meyrick Family History

Meyrick Surname Meaning

see Merrick.

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


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Where is the Meyrick family from?

You can see how Meyrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyrick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 307 Meyrick families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meyrick's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Meyrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyrick 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 Meyrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meyrick. 14% of Meyrick men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 76% of Meyrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyrick were School Master 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Labourer Below Ground
    6%
  • School Master
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Meyrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyrick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meyrick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meyrick. For the veterans among your Meyrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyrick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Meyrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meyrick in 1948 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyrick 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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