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Merefield Family History

Merefield Surname Meaning

see Merrifield.

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


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Where is the Merefield family from?

You can see how Merefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merefield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Merefield families living in Dorset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Merefield's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Merefield families in 1891.
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What did your Merefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merefield. 93% of Merefield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Retired Drapers
    8%

What Merefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merefield 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Merefield. 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 81 military records available for the last name Merefield. For the veterans among your Merefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merefield lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Merefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Merefield in 1975 was 74, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merefield 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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