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Mertimore Family History

Mertimore 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: Mortimore, Mattimore, Mortimer, Baltimore, Wetmore, Martire, Fenimore

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Where is the Mertimore family from?

You can see how Mertimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Mertimore families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mertimore family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertimore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mertimore families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mertimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertimore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mertimore. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mertimore. For the veterans among your Mertimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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