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Merett Family History

Merett 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: Meritt, Marett, Merrett, Brett, Everett, Merritt, Syrett, Minett

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Where is the Merett family from?

You can see how Merett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Merett families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Merett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merett. 25% of Merett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merett women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Merett. 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 108 military records available for the last name Merett. For the veterans among your Merett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Merett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merett in 1970 was 66, and 91 in 1999.

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