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Mercek Family History

Mercek 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, Merck, Merced, Mergel, Marck, Terek, Merle, Marcey, Mercy

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Where is the Mercek family from?

You can see how Mercek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mercek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Mercek families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercek's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Mercek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercek 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 49 census records available for the last name Mercek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mercek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mercek. For the veterans among your Mercek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Mercek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mercek in 1975 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercek 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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