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Mcmerrell Family History

Mcmerrell 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: Mccarrell, Merrell, Carrell, Correll, Morrell, Merrill, Sherrell

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Where is the Mcmerrell family from?

You can see how Mcmerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmerrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcmerrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcmerrell family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmerrell's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Mcmerrell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmerrell 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 Mcmerrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmerrell. 100% of Mcmerrell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcmerrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Mcmerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmerrell 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcmerrell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcmerrell. For the veterans among your Mcmerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmerrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcmerrell in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmerrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmerrell 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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