Origins of the Merrishaw surname
About the Merrishaws
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Interesting facts about Merrishaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Merrishaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Merrishaw first names?
Henry
James
Jane
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Merrishaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Merrishaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
House Keeper
2
Weaver Cotton
2
Assistant School Teacher
1
Assisting In The Business
1
Common male occupations for Merrishaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Wheelwright
4
Baker Master
2
General Labourer
2
House Painter
2
