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Merteno Family History

Merteno 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, Centeno, Moreno, Merino, Merton, Mergen, Merlino

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Where is the Merteno family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merteno 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 Merteno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merteno. 100% of Merteno men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Merteno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merteno 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merteno. 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 military records available for the last name Merteno. For the veterans among your Merteno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merteno lifespan?

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