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Mercein Family History

Mercein 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: Merlin, Mercer, Merin, Marcelin, Marcin, Mergen, Merced, Mercil

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Where is the Mercein family from?

You can see how Mercein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mercein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mercein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercein 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 108 census records available for the last name Mercein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercein 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mercein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mercein. For the veterans among your Mercein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mercein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mercein in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercein 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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