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Mericq Family History

Mericq 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, Merrick, Merida, Merin, Morici, Merino, Mercy, Perich, Merck

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Where is the Mericq family from?

You can see how Mericq families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mericq family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mericq families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mericq families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mericq's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mericq families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mericq 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 Mericq ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mericq. 100% of Mericq men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mericq family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Mericq. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mericq 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mericq. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mericq. For the veterans among your Mericq ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mericq lifespan?

Average Mericq life expectancy in 1991 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mericq 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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