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Mercey Family History

Mercey 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, Marcey, Mercy, Merced, Merkey, Merry, Cerney, Medley, Mergel

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Where is the Mercey family from?

You can see how Mercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mercey families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mercey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mercey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercey 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 Mercey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mercey. 100% of Mercey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    100%

What Mercey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercey 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Mercey. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mercey. For the veterans among your Mercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mercey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mercey in 1970 was 64, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercey 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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