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Merto Family History

Merto 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: Mero, Mirto, Merlo, Berto, Murto, Mento, Merton, Mertz, Certo, Marto

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Where is the Merto family from?

You can see how Merto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Merto families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Merto's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merto. 72% of Merto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Merto women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merto were Clerk and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%
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What Merto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Merto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merto 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Merto. 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 32 military records available for the last name Merto. For the veterans among your Merto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merto in 1965 was 73, and 49 in 2004.

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