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Merte Family History

Merte 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: Mente, Marte, Merle, Mette, Mertz, Berte, Merten, Mertel, Merta

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Where is the Merte family from?

You can see how Merte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merte family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merte. 100% of Merte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Merte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merte 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Merte. 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 117 military records available for the last name Merte. For the veterans among your Merte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Merte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merte in 1963 was 77, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merte 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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