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Mertesdorf Family History

Mertesdorf 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: Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Westendorf, Beresford, Arensdorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Mertesdorf family from?

You can see how Mertesdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertesdorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mertesdorf families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertesdorf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mertesdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertesdorf 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 Mertesdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Mertesdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Mertesdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertesdorf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mertesdorf. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mertesdorf. For the veterans among your Mertesdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertesdorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mertesdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mertesdorf in 1973 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertesdorf 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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