THE MERRIMAN'S HOME PAGE, Merriman family homepage including genealogy and history information on the merriman family

The Merriman Family


Medicine Hat. AB	Nanaimo, BC

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If you are here looking for information on the History of the Merriman Family you have come to the right place. Make sure you check out the Genealogy link!

My branch originated in Gloucester England, made our way to Wales in the early 1900's and then to British Columbia Canada in 1967 and then to Alberta Canada in 1982. I am always in the process of adding information to this site, so keep checking back as there may be information of value in your research or for your Merriman Family.

Did you know?

There are...70 Merriman households listed in New Zealand, 172 in Canada, 179 in Australia, 428 in the UK and...3019+ listed in the US! At a rate of 2.5 persons per household that works out to 9670 Merrimans. Thats a lot of us Happy-people!
Source: www.infospace.com
There were 50 Merrimans who gave their lives in WW1 and 21 Merrimans in WW2 from the British Commonwealth.
Source: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
In 1881 there were 1480 Merrimans recorded living in England, Wales and Scotland according to the Census for that region. See the information page listing each county.
According to the US Census for 1990 the surname Merriman ranked #4441, Merryman at #7076, Smith is most common at #1, Aalderink is the least common at #88799
Sir Winston Churchill was a descendant of the Merriman's through his mother.

Anyway, take your time with the site and please don't forget to sign the guestbook.

Check out these pictures taken in and around Southern Alberta. Gorgeous scenery, breathtaking views.

Check out my first back packing experience in Glacier National Park, Montana in August 1999. Starting at Goat Haunt, over Stoney Indian Pass and then finishing at Chief Mountain Border Crossing

Here are the pictures from the hike in July 2000. Chief Mountain Border Crossing to Elizabeth Lake, Ptarmegon Tunnel, Red Gap Pass and then finishing at Many Glacier Camp Ground.

My Hike in July 2001. Goat Haunt, Lake Francis, over Boulder Pass and then to Lower Kintla Lake. 32 miles over 6 days.