Origins of the Merrit surname
About the Merrits
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Interesting facts about Merrit
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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What are the most common Merrit first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Merrits
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Merrits in 1921
Laundress
9
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
