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Mercad Family History

Mercad 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: Mercado, Merced, Mercer, Merhar, Mead, Mercy, Merck, Mera, Nerad

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Where is the Mercad family from?

You can see how Mercad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mercad families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mercad families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mercad's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mercad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercad 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 Mercad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Jornalero
    100%

What Mercad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Mercad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercad 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mercad. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mercad. For the veterans among your Mercad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercad lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Mercad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mercad in 1987 was 43, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercad 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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