Merrill Family History

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Merrill Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places named with the Old English elements myrige ‘pleasant’ + hyll ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Merrick, Merritt, Grill, Cerrillo, Perrell, Merriam, Parrill, Perrin

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Merrill Family Origin

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Merrill Family Occupations

What did your Merrill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Merrill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    7%

  • Farmer

    3%

  • Labourer

    3%

  • Grocer

    2%

In 1881, Agricultural Labourer, Farmer and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Merrill. A less common occupation for the Merrill family was Grocer. The most common Merrill occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 7% of Merrill's were Agricultural Labourers.

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Merrill Historical Records

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Merrill Life Expectancy

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