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Meritzer Family History

Meritzer 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: Meltzer, Mentzer, Kritzer, Metzer, Meinzer, Spritzer, Ritzer

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Where is the Meritzer family from?

You can see how Meritzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meritzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meritzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meritzer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meritzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meritzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meritzer 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 Meritzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meritzer. 100% of Meritzer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meritzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Meritzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meritzer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Meritzer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Meritzer. For the veterans among your Meritzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meritzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Meritzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meritzer in 1965 was 74, and 101 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meritzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meritzer 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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