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Merrith Family History

Merrith 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, Merrick, Berreth, Meredith, Gerrish, Cerrito, Gerrits

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Where is the Merrith family from?

You can see how Merrith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merrith families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merrith's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merrith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrith 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 Merrith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrith. 40% of Merrith men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Merrith women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrith were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Merrith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrith 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Merrith. 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 46 military records available for the last name Merrith. For the veterans among your Merrith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrith lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Merrith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Merrith in 1967 was 95, and 54 in 1983.

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