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Mercel Family History

Mercel 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: Mergel, Mercer, Marcel, Merkel, Merced, Mercil, Mertel, Marvel

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Where is the Mercel family from?

You can see how Mercel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mercel families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercel's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mercel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercel 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 Mercel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mercel. 50% of Mercel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mercel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Mercel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mercel. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mercel. For the veterans among your Mercel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Mercel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mercel in 1980 was 86, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercel 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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