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Merrey Family History

Merrey Name Meaning

see Merry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Merry, Murrey, Merkey, Morrey, Merren, Berrey, Berry, Terry, Cerney

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Where is the Merrey family from?

You can see how Merrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Merrey families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merrey's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Merrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrey. 43% of Merrey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Merrey women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrey were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrey 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Merrey. 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 212 military records available for the last name Merrey. For the veterans among your Merrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merrey in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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