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Merron Family History

Merron Surname Meaning

see Marron. see Merrin.

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


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Where is the Merron family from?

You can see how Merron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Merron families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Merron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merron families in 1891.
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What did your Merron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Universal Miller transp Eng and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merron. 100% of Merron men worked as an Universal Miller transp Eng and 87% of Merron 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Universal Miller transp Eng
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merron 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Merron. 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 258 military records available for the last name Merron. For the veterans among your Merron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Merron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merron in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merron 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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