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Merriott Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Merriott in Somerset. The placename may derive from Old English mere miere ‘mare’ mere ‘pool’ or (ge)mǣre ‘boundary’ + geat ‘gate gap’. from the Middle English male personal name Meryet (Old English Mǣrgēat from mǣre ‘famous’ + Gēat a tribal name). In post-medieval times both this surname and the placename in 1 above underwent changes in pronunciation sometimes by confusion with Marriott and often by losing the medial -i- or -y- hence Merritt Meritt and so on.

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

Similar surnames: Merritt, Herriott, Meritt, Merrett, Merritts, Parriott, Perritt

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You can see how Merriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merriott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Merriott families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Merriott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merriott families in 1911.

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There are 707 military records available for the last name Merriott. For the veterans among your Merriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Merriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriott 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Merriott. 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 707 military records available for the last name Merriott. For the veterans among your Merriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Merriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merriott in 1955 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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