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Mertil Family History

Mertil Name 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: Mercil, Mertel, Martin, Martel, Mergel, Marti, Merlin, Martis, Merin

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Where is the Mertil family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mertil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mertil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mertil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertil 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mertil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Mertil. For the veterans among your Mertil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Mertil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mertil in 1974 was 81, and 39 in 2000.

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