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Mercaitis Family History

Mercaitis 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: Moraitis, Zemaitis, Petraitis, Masaitis, Merritts, Martis, Merritt

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Where is the Mercaitis family from?

You can see how Mercaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mercaitis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mercaitis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mercaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercaitis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mercaitis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mercaitis. For the veterans among your Mercaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercaitis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Mercaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mercaitis in 1984 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercaitis 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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