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Mertel Family History

Mertel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Martin. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Mertelj: from an old vernacular pet form of the personal name Martin of German origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mertel family from?

You can see how Mertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mertel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mertel families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mertel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mertel families in 1891.
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What did your Mertel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mertel. 35% of Mertel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mertel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mertel were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Manding
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertel 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Mertel. 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 Mertel. For the veterans among your Mertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mertel in 1953 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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