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Merton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from places called Merton in London, Devon, Norfolk, and Oxfordshire, named in Old English with mere ‘lake’, ‘pool’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. Compare Marton, Martin 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Marton, Morton, Murton, Melton, Denton, Kenton, Overton, Milton

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Merton Family Origin

Where is the Merton family from?

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You can see how Merton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merton families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Merton families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Merton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Merton Family Occupations

What did your Merton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Merton. 62% of Merton men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Accountant
    16%

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

Merton Historical Records

What Merton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Merton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Merton. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Merton. For the veterans among your Merton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Merton Life Expectancy

What is the average Merton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merton in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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