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Origins of the Merrins surname

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About the Merrinses

We have a total number of 132 records for people with the last name Merrins.

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Where do most Merrinses live?

In 1921, most Merrinses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Merrinses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 39 records for the Merrins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.

Who were Merrinses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Merrins first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Merrinses

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

Common Female occupations for Merrinses in 1921
Housemaid Domestic

1

Labourer Lead Works Wife

1

Nurserymaid

1

Parlourmaid Domestic

1

Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Merrinses in 1921
Labourer Lead Works

1

M.D.

1

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

1

Semiskilled Occupations In Mechanical Treatment Of Metals (Rolling

1

Signal Man

1

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