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Merryman Name Meaning

English: variant of Merriman .

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


Similar surnames: Harryman, Berriman, Merriman, Berryman, Ferryman, Herrman, Herriman

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Where is the Merryman family from?

You can see how Merryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Merryman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merryman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merryman families in 1911.
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What did your Merryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merryman. 19% of Merryman men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Merryman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merryman were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Merryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merryman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merryman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Merryman. For the veterans among your Merryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merryman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Merryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merryman in 1947 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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