Origins of the Merther surname
About the Merthers
We have a total of 86 records for people with the last name Merther.
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Interesting facts about Merther
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Merthers most likely to marry?
Haberkorns
What are the most common Merther first names?
James
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Merthers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Merthers in 1921
Spinner
3
Cook (Domestic)
1
House Keeper
1
Lodging House Keepers Wife
1
Nursery Servant
1
Commmon male occupations for Merthers in 1921
Forgeman
2
General Labourer
2
Lodging House Keeper
2
Boot Repairer
1
Carpenter
1
