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Mercet Family History

Mercet 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, Merced, Mergel, Merle, Marcey, Mercy, Marcel, Vernet, Meuret

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Where is the Mercet family from?

You can see how Mercet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mercet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mercet family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mercet's in USA. California had the highest population of Mercet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mercet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mercet. 100% of Mercet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mercet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercet 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mercet. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mercet. For the veterans among your Mercet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercet lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Mercet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mercet in 1978 was 45, and 81 in 1980.

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