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Merchan Family History

Merchan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Merchán): occupational name from merchán ‘merchant dealer’ from Old French merchant (see Marchand).

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


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Where is the Merchan family from?

You can see how Merchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Merchan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merchan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merchan families in 1891.
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What did your Merchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merchan. 39% of Merchan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merchan women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Merchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchan 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Merchan. 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 336 military records available for the last name Merchan. For the veterans among your Merchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Merchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merchan in 1968 was 71, and 23 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merchan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchan 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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