Merrishaw Family History

Merrishaw Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Merrihew, Merrithew, Kershaw, Merrigan, Earnshaw, Herringshaw, Gerrish, Merriman, Merriam, Merithew

1,000 record(s) for Merrishaw

775	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
406	Census and Voter Lists
550	Member Trees

Where is the Merrishaw family from?

You can see how Merrishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrishaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Merrishaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merrishaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merrishaw families in 1891.

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

What did your Merrishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merrishaw.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Merrishaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 406 census records available for the last name Merrishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrishaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Merrishaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Merrishaw. For the veterans among your Merrishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merrishaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrishaw 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.