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Mercell Family History

Mercell 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: Percell, Marcell, Merrell, Mergel, Mercer, Purcell, Kernell, Morell

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Where is the Mercell family from?

You can see how Mercell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mercell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mercell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mercell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercell 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 176 census records available for the last name Mercell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mercell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mercell. For the veterans among your Mercell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Mercell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mercell in 1986 was 67, and 45 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercell 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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