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Merthens Family History

Merthens 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: Mertens, Mergens, Maertens, Martens, Merten, Mertins, Mertes, Merchen

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Where is the Merthens family from?

You can see how Merthens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merthens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merthens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Merthens families living in Louisiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Merthens's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Merthens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Merthens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merthens 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 Merthens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merthens. For the veterans among your Merthens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merthens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Merthens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Merthens in 1970 was 92, and 70 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merthens 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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