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Mercea Family History

Mercea 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: Mercer, Merced, Mergel, Merida, Merle, Marcey, Mercy, Marcel, Merck

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Where is the Mercea family from?

You can see how Mercea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mercea family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercea's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mercea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mercea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercea 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mercea. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mercea. For the veterans among your Mercea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercea lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Mercea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mercea in 1969 was 51, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercea 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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