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Mercurius Family History

Mercurius 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: Mercurio, Mercuri, Mercure, Merris, Morris, Marquis, Merrick

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Where is the Mercurius family from?

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

What did your Mercurius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mercurius. 100% of Mercurius men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mercurius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercurius 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mercurius. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mercurius. For the veterans among your Mercurius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercurius lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Mercurius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mercurius in 1980 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercurius 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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