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Merrion Family History

Merrion Surname Meaning

apparently a late variant of Marion. Compare Thomas Marrion 1778 Tho Merrion 1779 in IGI (Folkestone Kent).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Merrion family from?

You can see how Merrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Merrion families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Merrion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merrion families in 1911.
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What did your Merrion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merrion. 36% of Merrion 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrion 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Merrion. 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 258 military records available for the last name Merrion. For the veterans among your Merrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merrion in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrion 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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