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Merrcy Family History

Merrcy 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: Merry, Mercy, Berry, Terry, Merrick, Percy, Murray, Ferry, Perry

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Where is the Merrcy family from?

You can see how Merrcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrcy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Merrcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Merrcy families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrcy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Merrcy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Merrcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrcy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merrcy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merrcy. For the veterans among your Merrcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrcy 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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