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Where is the Merta family from?

You can see how Merta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Merta families living in Alberta. This was about 92% of all the recorded Merta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Merta families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merta 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Merta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 438 military records available for the last name Merta. For the veterans among your Merta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merta in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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