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Merical Family History

Merical Surname Meaning

Variant of Mericle a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merical family from?

You can see how Merical families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merical family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merical families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Merical families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merical's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merical families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merical 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 Merical ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merical. 42% of Merical men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Merical women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merical were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Merical family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merical. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merical 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Merical. 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 299 military records available for the last name Merical. For the veterans among your Merical ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merical lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Merical life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merical in 1964 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merical 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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