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Mertrud Family History

Mertrud 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: Merry, Bertram, Mestre, Gerard, Petrus, Westrum, Merton, Metro, Mertz

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Where is the Mertrud family from?

You can see how Mertrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertrud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mertrud families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mertrud family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mertrud families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mertrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertrud 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mertrud. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mertrud. For the veterans among your Mertrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertrud lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Mertrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mertrud in 1966 was 64, and 61 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertrud 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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