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Mercado Cruz Family History

Mercado Cruz 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: De La Cruz, Mercado, Santa Cruz, Da Cruz, Mcadory, Mercaldo

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What did your Mercado Cruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Costurera was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mercado Cruz. 100% of Mercado Cruz women worked as a Costurera.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mercado Cruz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercado Cruz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mercado Cruz. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mercado Cruz. For the veterans among your Mercado Cruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercado Cruz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mercado Cruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mercado Cruz in 1970 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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