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Mercado Ruiz Family History

Mercado Ruiz 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: Mercado, Mercurio, Mcadory, Mercaldo, Mercadante, Mercuri, Melchiori

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What did your Mercado Ruiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mercado Ruiz. 43% of Mercado Ruiz men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Mercado Ruiz women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    43%
  • Jornalero
    29%
  • Carpintero
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Mercado Ruiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercado Ruiz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mercado Ruiz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mercado Ruiz. For the veterans among your Mercado Ruiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercado Ruiz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Mercado Ruiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mercado Ruiz in 1975 was 83, and 90 in 1982.

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