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Mertig Family History

Mertig 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: Fertig, Hertig, Martin, Marti, Merlin, Martis, Merin, Herzig, Martir

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Where is the Mertig family from?

You can see how Mertig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mertig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mertig families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mertig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mertig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertig 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 Mertig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Mertig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mertig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertig 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mertig. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mertig. For the veterans among your Mertig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mertig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mertig in 1964 was 55, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mertig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertig 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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