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Merrell Family History

Merrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merrill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merrell family from?

You can see how Merrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 124 Merrell families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Merrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merrell families in 1891.
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What did your Merrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrell. 10% of Merrell men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Merrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrell were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Printer
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Merrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Merrell. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Merrell. For the veterans among your Merrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Merrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merrell in 1949 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrell 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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