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Mercan Family History

Mercan 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: Merman, German, Verran, Berman, Merlin, Moran, Mercer, Yerian, Morgan

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Where is the Mercan family from?

You can see how Mercan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mercan family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mercan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercan 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 Mercan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mercan. 50% of Mercan men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mercan women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Mercan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Mercan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercan 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mercan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mercan. For the veterans among your Mercan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Mercan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mercan in 1962 was 70, and 66 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercan 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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