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Mercereau Family History

Mercereau Surname Meaning

French: occupational name from a diminutive of Old French mercier ‘merchant’ (see Mercier). Compare Mersereau.

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


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Where is the Mercereau family from?

You can see how Mercereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercereau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercereau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mercereau family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mercereau's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mercereau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercereau 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 Mercereau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mercereau. 100% of Mercereau men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mercereau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Mercereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mercereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercereau 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Mercereau. 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 122 military records available for the last name Mercereau. For the veterans among your Mercereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercereau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mercereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mercereau in 1968 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercereau 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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