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Merriott Family History

Merriott Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Merriott in Somerset. The placename may derive from Old English mere miere ‘mare’ mere ‘pool’ or (ge)mǣre ‘boundary’ + geat ‘gate gap’. from the Middle English male personal name Meryet (Old English Mǣrgēat from mǣre ‘famous’ + Gēat a tribal name).

In post-medieval times both this surname and the placename in 1 above underwent changes in pronunciation sometimes by confusion with Marriott and often by losing the medial -i- or -y- hence Merritt Meritt and so on.

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


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Where is the Merriott family from?

You can see how Merriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merriott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Merriott families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Merriott's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Merriott families in 1891.
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What did your Merriott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merriott. 34% of Merriott men worked as a Coach Painter and 85% of Merriott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merriott were Solicitors Clerk 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

  • Coach Painter
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Merriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriott 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Merriott. 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 707 military records available for the last name Merriott. For the veterans among your Merriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Merriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merriott in 1955 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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