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Mehrteus Family History

Mehrteus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mehrtens, Mehrens, Mertens, Mertes, Behrens, Mehus, Mergens, Bertels

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Where is the Mehrteus family from?

You can see how Mehrteus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehrteus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehrteus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mehrteus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehrteus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mehrteus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mehrteus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehrteus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Mehrteus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Mehrteus. For the veterans among your Mehrteus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehrteus lifespan?

Average Mehrteus life expectancy in 1976 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehrteus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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