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Merithew Family History

Merithew Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Merrihew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merithew family from?

You can see how Merithew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merithew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merithew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Merithew families living in New Brunswick. This was about 69% of all the recorded Merithew's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Merithew families in 1911.
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What did your Merithew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merithew. 100% of Merithew 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%

What Merithew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merithew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merithew 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Merithew. 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 562 military records available for the last name Merithew. For the veterans among your Merithew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merithew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merithew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Merithew in 1962 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merithew 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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