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Merthie Family History

Merthie 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: Mathie, Methe, Martie, Murchie, Martin, Marie, Mehle, Marti, Merlin

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Where is the Merthie family from?

You can see how Merthie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merthie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merthie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Merthie families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Merthie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merthie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merthie 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 Merthie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merthie. 100% of Merthie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Merthie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Merthie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merthie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Merthie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Merthie. For the veterans among your Merthie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merthie lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Merthie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merthie in 1981 was 66, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merthie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merthie 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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