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Mertlik Family History

Mertlik 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: Merlin, Merli, Oertli, Merklin, Martin, Berlin, Malik, Melis, Melin

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Where is the Mertlik family from?

You can see how Mertlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertlik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mertlik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mertlik family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertlik's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mertlik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertlik 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 156 census records available for the last name Mertlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertlik 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mertlik. 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 150 military records available for the last name Mertlik. For the veterans among your Mertlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertlik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mertlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mertlik in 1971 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertlik 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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