This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mertzdorff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mertzdorff Family History

Mertzdorff 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: Medoff, Orendorff, Bergdorf, Deardorff, Orndorff, Overdorff, Wendorff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mertzdorff family from?

You can see how Mertzdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertzdorff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mertzdorff families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertzdorff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mertzdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertzdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mertzdorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Mertzdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertzdorff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mertzdorff

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Mertzdorff. 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.

View all Mertzdorff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Mertzdorff. For the veterans among your Mertzdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mertzdorff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mertzdorff family history

Discover More

What is the average Mertzdorff lifespan?

Average Mertzdorff life expectancy in 2001 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mertzdorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mertzdorff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mertzdorff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial