Merriet Family History

Merriet Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Merritt, Merrick, Ferrier, Perrier, Berrier, Terrien, Meuret, Ferries, Merrihew, Verrier

9,000 record(s) for Merriet

621	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
22	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
865	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

Where is the Merriet family from?

You can see how Merriet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merriet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merriet families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Merriet's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Merriet families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merriet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merriet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merriet. 67% of Merriet men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Merriet women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merriet were Truck driver and Housework.

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

67%

Truck driver

34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Operator

43%

Teacher

29%

Housework

29%

What Merriet family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 865 census records available for the last name Merriet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Merriet. 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.

Military Records

There are 22 military records available for the last name Merriet. For the veterans among your Merriet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merriet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Merriet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Merriet in 1969 was 35, and 75 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merriet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.