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Mercantel Family History

Mercantel 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: Marcantel, Merante, Mantel, Mirante, Merchant, Mentel, Marciante

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Where is the Mercantel family from?

You can see how Mercantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercantel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mercantel families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercantel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mercantel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercantel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mercantel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mercantel. 100% of Mercantel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mercantel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mercantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercantel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mercantel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mercantel. For the veterans among your Mercantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercantel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Mercantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mercantel in 1972 was 79, and 80 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercantel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercantel 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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