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Merrison Family History

Merrison Surname Meaning

variant of Marrison.

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


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Where is the Merrison family from?

You can see how Merrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Merrison families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Merrison's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Merrison families in 1891.
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What did your Merrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merrison. 25% of Merrison men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 88% of Merrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrison were Greengrocer Assistant and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy
    13%
  • Greengrocer Assistant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Merrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrison 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Merrison. 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 576 military records available for the last name Merrison. For the veterans among your Merrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Merrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Merrison in 1970 was 59, and 61 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrison 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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