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Merced Family History

Merced Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a short form of the Marian name María de la Merced or title Nuestra Señora de la Merced ‘Our Lady of Mercy’ from merced ‘mercy’.

The surname may also be a reference to a local church dedicated to the Virgin Mary bearing this title.

Compare De la Merced.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merced family from?

You can see how Merced families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merced family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merced families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Merced families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Merced's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merced families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merced surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merced ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merced. 28% of Merced men worked as a Jornalero and 44% of Merced women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merced were Bracero and Despalilladora.

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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

  • Jornalero
    28%
  • Labrador
    17%
  • Agricultor
    9%
  • Bracero
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    44%
  • Cocinera
    25%
  • Costurera
    19%
  • Despalilladora
    13%

What Merced family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Merced. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merced 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merced. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merced. For the veterans among your Merced ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merced lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merced life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Merced in 1962 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merced 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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