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Mertinke Family History

Mertinke 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: Martinko, Mentink, Martinka, Mertins, Meinke, Martinie, Martine

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Where is the Mertinke family from?

You can see how Mertinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mertinke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mertinke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mertinke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mertinke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mertinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mertinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mertinke. 100% of Mertinke women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Mertinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mertinke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mertinke. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mertinke. For the veterans among your Mertinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mertinke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Mertinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mertinke in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 1994.

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