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Merico Family History

Merico 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: Merino, Merica, Medico, Derico, Merrick, Mero, Cerino, Merida, Merlo

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Where is the Merico family from?

You can see how Merico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merico family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merico families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Merico family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merico's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Merico families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merico 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 Merico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merico. 60% of Merico men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Merico women worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Merico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Merico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merico 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Merico. 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 79 military records available for the last name Merico. For the veterans among your Merico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merico lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Merico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merico in 1970 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merico

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merico 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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