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Merihew Family History

Merihew Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Merrihew, Merithew, Morphew, Merchen, Merrithew, Matthew, Marie

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Where is the Merihew family from?

You can see how Merihew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merihew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merihew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merihew families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merihew's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merihew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merihew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merihew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merihew. 100% of Merihew men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Merihew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merihew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merihew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Merihew. For the veterans among your Merihew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merihew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Merihew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Merihew in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 1998.

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