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Mercil Family History

Mercil Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Marcil.

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


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Where is the Mercil family from?

You can see how Mercil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mercil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mercil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Mercil families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mercil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mercil families in 1911.
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What did your Mercil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mercil. 100% of Mercil men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Mercil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mercil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mercil 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mercil. 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 149 military records available for the last name Mercil. For the veterans among your Mercil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mercil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mercil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mercil in 1966 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mercil 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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