Merton Family Tree research resources
Dig into the past of the Merton Genealogy using the resources below. We hope you find these sites useful whilst you are researching your Genealogy !
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 339 people with the Merton surname? In that year Merton was ranked number 3240 for popularity in the UK. |
Merton records on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your Merton family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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Historical References
"MERTON. From Mertoun near St. Boswells, Roxburghshire. Adam de Morton was juror on an inquisition on the lands of Hopkelchoc (now Kailzie) in 1259 (Bain, i, 2162; APS., i, p. 88). Nicholas de Merton was rector of 0 the church of Kynetlys (Kinnettles in Angus) in 1300 (RPSA., p. 120), and Master John de Merton was rector of Camyslang in 1394 (RMP., p. 107). "(The surnames of Scotland. George Fraser Black, 1866-1948)
DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Merton ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for the Merton Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Merton Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Merton family tree.
Search Merton Parish Records at Find My Past.
Look at the UK registered births, marriages and deaths for the Merton family name using the FreeBMD database.
Search Genealogy Bank for Merton family records.
Investigate MyHeritage for Merton family data.
Study the LDS Database for records of the Merton family.
Research the Merton surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Merton Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 362 people with the Merton surname in the UK? Merton is now ranked number 3700 for popularity in the UK. |
Merton Family Tree Databases
Study WikiTree for user contributed Merton family records. Collaboration is encouraged so that accuracy of Merton data can be verified or corrected by other users.
Explore MyTrees for information on the Merton family and people looking to contact living Merton relations.
Investigate GENi for Merton family records.
Find your Irish Merton relatives on findmypast.ie
Merton Forums
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Miscellaneous Merton Databases
Study the Ellis Island Database for information on the Merton family. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Use the Surname Map project to look at the current distribution of the Merton surname in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Romania.
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