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Merithew Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Merrihew .

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


Similar surnames: Merrithew, Merrihew, Merchen, Meighen, Mathew, Meritt, Meriwether

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Where is the Merithew family from?

You can see how Merithew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merithew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merithew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Merithew families living in Maine. This was about 48% of all the recorded Merithew's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Merithew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merithew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merithew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merithew. 50% of Merithew men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Merithew women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merithew were Tool Maker and Nurse. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Tool Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Nurseing
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merithew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merithew 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Merithew. 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 562 military records available for the last name Merithew. For the veterans among your Merithew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merithew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merithew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Merithew in 1962 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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