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Mercaldi Family History

Mercaldi Name 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: Mercaldo, Mercado, Metcalf, Berwald, Gerald, Fernald, Merced, Ierardi

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Where is the Mercaldi family from?

You can see how Mercaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercaldi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mercaldi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Mercaldi families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mercaldi's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mercaldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercaldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mercaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mercaldi. 34% of Mercaldi men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Shoe Repairer
    34%
  • Huckster
    34%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Mercaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercaldi 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mercaldi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Mercaldi. For the veterans among your Mercaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercaldi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mercaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mercaldi in 1955 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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