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Mertis Family History

Mertis 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: Martis, Mervis, Mertins, Mertes, Kertis, Merris, Martin, Morris

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Where is the Mertis family from?

You can see how Mertis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mertis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mertis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mertis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mertis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertis 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 Mertis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mertis. 34% of Mertis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mertis women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mertis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Mertis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mertis. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mertis. For the veterans among your Mertis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mertis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mertis in 1966 was 62, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mertis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertis 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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