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Mertan Family History

Mertan 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: Merton, Merman, Merten, Merta, German, Martin, Verran, Mehta, Berman

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Where is the Mertan family from?

You can see how Mertan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mertan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Mertan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mertan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Mertan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mertan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mertan. For the veterans among your Mertan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mertan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mertan in 1968 was 68, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertan 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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