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Mertell Family History

Mertell 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: Martell, Mortell, Mertel, Merrell, Martel, Hartell, Mergel, Kernell

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Where is the Mertell family from?

You can see how Mertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mertell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mertell family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertell's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mertell families in 1871.
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What did your Mertell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mertell. 100% of Mertell women worked as a Beautician.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Mertell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Mertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mertell. 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 167 military records available for the last name Mertell. For the veterans among your Mertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mertell in 1964 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertell 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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