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Merten Family History

Merten Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a variant of the personal name Martin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merten family from?

You can see how Merten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Merten families living in Essex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Merten's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Merten families in 1891.
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What did your Merten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merten. 100% of Merten 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%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Merten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Merten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Merten. For the veterans among your Merten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Merten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merten in 1955 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merten 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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