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Mercadal Family History

Mercadal Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Balearic Islands and Aragon): topographic name from mercadal ‘market(house) place’ (a derivative of mercado ‘market’).

It can also be a habitational name from a place called Mercadal (Menorca).

This surname is also found in southern France (Haute-Garonne).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mercadal family from?

You can see how Mercadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercadal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercadal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mercadal families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercadal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mercadal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercadal 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 Mercadal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mercadal. 34% of Mercadal men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mercadal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mercadal were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Mercadal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Mercadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercadal 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Mercadal. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mercadal. For the veterans among your Mercadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercadal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mercadal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mercadal in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercadal 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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