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Mertenie Family History

Mertenie 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: Mertens, Merten, Martinie, Marteney, Merenda, Merton, Serene, Mergen

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Where is the Mertenie family from?

You can see how Mertenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertenie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mertenie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertenie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mertenie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertenie 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 12 census records available for the last name Mertenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertenie 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 Mertenie. 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 Mertenie. For the veterans among your Mertenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertenie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertenie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mertenie

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