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Merceri Family History

Merceri 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: Mercer, Mercuri, Mercurio, Mencer, Melcer, Merker, Merced, Mercure

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Where is the Merceri family from?

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

What did your Merceri ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Merceri ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Merceri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merceri 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Merceri. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merceri. For the veterans among your Merceri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merceri lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Merceri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merceri in 1956 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

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