Origins of the Merryman surname
About the Merrymans
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Interesting facts about Merryman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Merryman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Merryman first names?
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Merrymans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Merrymans in 1921
Domestic Servant
15
Laundress
14
Dressmaker
9
House Servant
8
Charwoman
6
Common male occupations for Merrymans in 1921
Farm Hands
14
Bricklayer
13
Coal Miner
13
Agricultural Labourer
12
Farm Labourer
11
