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Merrison Name Meaning

variant of Marrison .

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


Similar surnames: Marrison, Morrison, Merson, Merrigan, Nerison, Orrison, Merriman

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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 1911 there were 18 Merrison families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merrison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Merrison families in 1911.
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What did your Merrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merrison. 100% of Merrison men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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