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Merthen Family History

Merthen 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: Merten, Merchen, Methven, Merton, Mergen, Werther, Morten, Worthen

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Where is the Merthen family from?

You can see how Merthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merthen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Merthen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Merthen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Merthen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merthen 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 62 census records available for the last name Merthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merthen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Merthen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Merthen. For the veterans among your Merthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merthen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Merthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merthen in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merthen 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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