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Mercentile Family History

Mercentile 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: Mcentire, Gentile, Prentice, Marcelle, Mergenthaler, Berkebile

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Where is the Mercentile family from?

You can see how Mercentile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercentile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mercentile families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercentile's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mercentile families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mercentile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercentile 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mercentile. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mercentile. For the veterans among your Mercentile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercentile lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercentile

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