Origins of the Merrells surname
About the Merrellses
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Interesting facts about Merrells
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Merrells surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Merrellses most likely to marry?
Merrill Or Merrells Or Merrells
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Merrills Or Merrell Or Merrells Or Merills Or Meruell Or Merriells
Our tell us which families married Merrellses.
What are the most common Merrells first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Merrellses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Merrellses in 1921
Farmers Daughter
4
At School
3
Cook Domestic
3
Brickmaker Daughter
2
Drapers Apprentice
2
Common male occupations for Merrellses in 1921
Carpenter
8
Farmer
7
Agricultural Labourer
6
Farmers Son
3
Master
3
