Origins of the Merriweather surname

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    In 1921, most Merriweathers lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Merriweathers

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    Commmon female occupations for Merriweathers in 1921

    Servant

    3

    Widow

    2

    Art Needle Work Apprentice

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Daughter Of Nurse

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Merriweathers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    6

    Pewterer

    5

    Porters

    5

    Stone Mason

    5

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