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Mertson Family History

Mertson 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: Merson, Merton, Marton, Person, Morton, Melson, Melton, Murton

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Where is the Mertson family from?

You can see how Mertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mertson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mertson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mertson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mertson. For the veterans among your Mertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertson lifespan?

Average Mertson life expectancy in 1980 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertson 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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