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Marritt Family History

Marritt Surname Meaning

In most cases, probably a variant of Marriott (1). Variant of Merriott (2).

Alternatively, in some instances, it may be a relationship name from Middle English Marret or Merret, a syncopated form of Margaret or Mergeret.

Compare Seynt Marets alias Seynt Margarets, referring to the church at Edingley, Notts, 1497 in Notts Coroners' Inquests.

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


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Where is the Marritt family from?

You can see how Marritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Marritt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Marritt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marritt families in 1891.
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What did your Marritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marritt. 17% of Marritt men worked as a Cowman and 69% of Marritt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marritt were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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

  • Cowman
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Marritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marritt 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Marritt. 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 364 military records available for the last name Marritt. For the veterans among your Marritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marritt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Marritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marritt in 1967 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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