Origins of the Merifield surname
About the Merifields
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Interesting facts about Merifield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Merifield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
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Our tell us which families married Merifields.
What are the most common Merifield first names?
John
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Merifields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Merifields in 1921
Housekeeper
4
At Home
3
Clerk
3
Dressmaker
3
Esquire
3
Common male occupations for Merifields in 1921
Blacksmith
8
Carpenter
7
Coal Miner
7
Son
6
Yeoman
5
