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Mecer Family History

Mecer Surname 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: Meyer, Mercer, Meier, Meer, Meter, Mencer, Melcer, Meger, Meuer

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Where is the Mecer family from?

You can see how Mecer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mecer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Mecer families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mecer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mecer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Mecer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecer. 54% of Mecer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mecer women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mecer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Mecer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mecer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Mecer. For the veterans among your Mecer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecer lifespan?

Average Mecer life expectancy in 1962 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecer 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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