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Merceo Family History

Merceo 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, Merced, Mergel, Mero, Merlo, Merle, Merino, Marcey, Mercy

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Where is the Merceo family from?

You can see how Merceo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merceo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merceo families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Merceo families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Merceo's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Merceo families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Merceo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merceo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Merceo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Merceo. For the veterans among your Merceo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merceo lifespan?

Average Merceo life expectancy in 1997 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merceo 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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