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Mercuris Family History

Mercuris 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: Mercurio, Mercuri, Mercure, Merris, Morris, Marquis, Hercules, Arcuri

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Where is the Mercuris family from?

You can see how Mercuris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercuris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mercuris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mercuris families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mercuris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mercuris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercuris 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 Mercuris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mercuris. 30% of Mercuris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mercuris 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Vegetable Sales
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mercuris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Mercuris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercuris 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mercuris. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mercuris. For the veterans among your Mercuris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercuris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mercuris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mercuris in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercuris 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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