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Mercilliott Family History

Mercilliott Surname 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: Elliott, Mcelligott, Merillat, Vermillion, Grilliot, Mellott

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Where is the Mercilliott family from?

You can see how Mercilliott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercilliott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mercilliott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Mercilliott families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mercilliott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mercilliott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercilliott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mercilliott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mercilliott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercilliott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mercilliott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Mercilliott. For the veterans among your Mercilliott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercilliott lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mercilliott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mercilliott in 1941 was 34, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercilliott ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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