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Mericas Family History

Mericas 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: Merica, Merical, Merida, Mericle, Mejias, Merricks, Myricks, Melis

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Where is the Mericas family from?

You can see how Mericas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mericas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mericas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Mericas families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mericas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mericas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mericas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mericas 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mericas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mericas. For the veterans among your Mericas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mericas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Mericas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mericas in 1967 was 86, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mericas 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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