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Mertes Family History

Mertes Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Mertens.

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


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Where is the Mertes family from?

You can see how Mertes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mertes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Mertes families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mertes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mertes families in 1891.
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What did your Mertes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mertes. 19% of Mertes men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mertes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mertes were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mertes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertes 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Mertes. 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 Mertes. For the veterans among your Mertes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mertes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mertes in 1957 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertes 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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