Origins of the Merrit surname

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    In 1921, most Merrits lived in london

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    Common jobs for Merrits

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    Common female occupations for Merrits in 1921

    Laundress

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    General Servant Domestic

    7

    House Servant

    5

    Servant

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Common male occupations for Merrits in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

    Carter

    11

    Carpenter

    6

    Miner

    6

    Blacksmith

    5

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