Merrow Family History

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Merrow Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Merrow in Surrey, possibly so named from Old English mearg ‘marrow’ used figuratively to mean ‘fertile ground’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Harrow, Merton, Marlow, Yarrow, Barrow, Merry, Cerro, Marrow, Meadow

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Merrow Family Origin

Where is the Merrow family from?

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    You can see how Merrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrow families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Merrow families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Merrow's in the USA. Maine had the highest population of Merrow families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Merrow Family Occupations

    What did your Merrow ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Merrow family was Brick Mason. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Merrow. The most common Merrow occupation in the USA was Farmer. 48% of Merrow's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      48%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Farm Laborer

      3%

    • Brick Mason

      2%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Merrow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Merrow Historical Records

    What Merrow family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Merrow. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Merrow. For the veterans among your Merrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Merrow Life Expectancy

    What is the average Merrow lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Merrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Merrow in 1945 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrow

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrow 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.

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