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Mertha Family History

Mertha 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: Martha, Bertha, Merta, Murtha, Mehta, Merida, Murthy, Merhar, Berta

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Where is the Mertha family from?

You can see how Mertha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mertha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mertha families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mertha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertha 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 482 census records available for the last name Mertha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertha 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Mertha. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mertha. For the veterans among your Mertha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mertha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mertha in 1973 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertha 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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