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Mercle Family History

Mercle 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: Merle, Mericle, Merkle, Percle, Mehle, Melle, Mercer, Merlo, Mele

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Where is the Mercle family from?

You can see how Mercle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mercle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Mercle families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mercle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mercle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mercle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Mercle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercle 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mercle. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mercle. For the veterans among your Mercle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mercle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mercle in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mercle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercle 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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