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Merth Family History

Merth 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: Mertz, Meth, Meath, Marth, Gerth, Kerth, Werth, Menth, Merta, Berth

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Where is the Merth family from?

You can see how Merth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Merth families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Merth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merth 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 Merth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merth. 25% of Merth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merth women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Stock Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Merth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merth 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Merth. 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 335 military records available for the last name Merth. For the veterans among your Merth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Merth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merth in 1967 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merth 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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