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Meartha Family History

Meartha 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: Martha, Dearth, Marta, Meath, Marth, Bertha, Merta, Meara, Murtha

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Where is the Meartha family from?

You can see how Meartha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meartha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Meartha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Meartha families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meartha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meartha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meartha 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 16 census records available for the last name Meartha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meartha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meartha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meartha. For the veterans among your Meartha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meartha lifespan?

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