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Origins of the Merrill surname

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About the Merrills

We have a total number of 14028 records for people with the last name Merrill.

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Where do most Merrills live?

In 1921, most Merrills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Merrills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,350 records for the Merrill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1665.

Who were Merrills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Merrills.

What are the most common Merrill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Merrills

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

Common Female occupations for Merrills in 1921
Dressmaker

33

General Servant Domestic

27

Laundress

21

Domestic Servant

20

General Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Merrills in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

75

Agricultural Labourer

67

Farm Hands

52

General Labourer

38

Tinsmiths

30

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