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Mercantini Family History

Mercantini 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: Mantini, Marcantonio, Ferrantino, Frattini, Mirchandani, Merchant

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Where is the Mercantini family from?

You can see how Mercantini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercantini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Mercantini families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mercantini's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mercantini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercantini 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 Mercantini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mercantini. 50% of Mercantini men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mercantini women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mercantini were Laborer and Artificial Flower Maker. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Artificial Flower Maker
    50%
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What Mercantini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Mercantini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercantini 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Mercantini. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mercantini. For the veterans among your Mercantini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercantini lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mercantini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mercantini in 1970 was 65, and 52 in 2004.

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