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Merculief Family History

Merculief 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: Hercules, Mercurio, Mercure, Mercier, Mercuri, Margulies, Metcalf

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Where is the Merculief family from?

You can see how Merculief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merculief family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Merculief families living in Alaska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Merculief's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Merculief families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merculief 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 Merculief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merculief. 67% of Merculief men worked as a Sealer.

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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

  • Sealer
    67%
  • Sealerlab
    34%

What Merculief family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Merculief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merculief 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Merculief. 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 12 military records available for the last name Merculief. For the veterans among your Merculief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merculief lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Merculief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merculief in 1979 was 25, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merculief 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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