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Merci Family History

Merci 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: Mercy, Merck, Mercil, Merli, Mori, March, Mei, Merry, Mari, Pecci

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Where is the Merci family from?

You can see how Merci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merci family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merci families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Merci family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Merci's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Merci families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merci surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merci ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Merci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merci 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Merci. 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 39 military records available for the last name Merci. For the veterans among your Merci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merci lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Merci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merci in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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