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Mertley Family History

Mertley 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: Merkley, Hartley, Medley, Murley, Berley, Marley, Bentley, Morley

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Where is the Mertley family from?

You can see how Mertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mertley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mertley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mertley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Mertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mertley. 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 Mertley. For the veterans among your Mertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Mertley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mertley in 1966 was 89, and 81 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertley 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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