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Origins of the Merner surname

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About the Merners

We have a total number of 615 records for people with the last name Merner.

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Where do most Merners live?

In 1921, most Merners lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Merners

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 373 records for the Merner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Merners most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Merners.

What are the most common Merner first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Merners

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Merners in 1921
Book Folder

2

House Servant

2

None

2

At Home

1

Bag Sorter

1

Common Male occupations for Merners in 1921
Coal Miner

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Baker

3

Dock Labourer

3

General Labourer

3

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