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Mertian Family History

Mertian 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: Martian, Martin, Merlin, Yerian, Merin, Merrigan, Mersman, Merton

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Where is the Mertian family from?

You can see how Mertian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mertian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mertian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mertian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Mertian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertian 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mertian. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mertian. For the veterans among your Mertian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertian lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Mertian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mertian in 1987 was 89, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertian 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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