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Merriot Family History

Merriot 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: Merritt, Merriott, Herriott, Merrick, Merrow, Berrio, Merrill, Perrot

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Where is the Merriot family from?

You can see how Merriot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Merriot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merriot family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Merriot's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Merriot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merriot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merriot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merriot. 60% of Merriot men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Merriot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriot 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Merriot. 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 35 military records available for the last name Merriot. For the veterans among your Merriot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriot lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Merriot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merriot in 1988 was 82, and 77 in 1998.

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