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Mercl Family History

Mercl 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: Mercy, Merck, Merkl, Merl, Mercil, March, Merry, Mergel, Mero, Percy

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Where is the Mercl family from?

You can see how Mercl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mercl families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mercl family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercl's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mercl families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Mercl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mercl. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mercl. For the veterans among your Mercl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercl lifespan?

Average Mercl life expectancy in 1972 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercl 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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