Merrett Family History

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Merrett Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Merritt.

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


Similar surnames: Perrett, Jerrett, Meritt, Merritt, Surrett, Merrell, Merriott

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Merrett Family Origin

Where is the Merrett family from?

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You can see how Merrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrett families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 84 Merrett families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Merrett Family Occupations

What did your Merrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Merrett. 21% of Merrett men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Merrett women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrett were Clerk and Nurse

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labourer
    5%
  • Manager
    5%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Income
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Merrett Historical Records

What Merrett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Merrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Merrett. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Merrett. For the veterans among your Merrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Merrett Life Expectancy

What is the average Merrett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Merrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merrett in 1944 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrett 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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