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Mertink Family History

Mertink 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: Mentink, Mertins, Martin, Merrick, Merlin, Merin, Merino, Merton

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Where is the Mertink family from?

You can see how Mertink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mertink families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertink's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mertink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mertink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mertink. 100% of Mertink men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Mertink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Mertink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertink 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 Mertink. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mertink. For the veterans among your Mertink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mertink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mertink in 1964 was 67, and 63 in 2003.

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