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Merril Family History

Merril Surname Meaning

see Murrell.

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


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Where is the Merril family from?

You can see how Merril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merril family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Merril families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Merril's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merril families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merril 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 Merril ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merril. 100% of Merril 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Merril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merril 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Merril. 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 980 military records available for the last name Merril. For the veterans among your Merril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merril lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Merril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merril in 1973 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merril 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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