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Mecher Family History

Mecher Name 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: Becher, Mechler, Macher, Fecher, Zecher, Mencher, Pecher, Recher

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Where is the Mecher family from?

You can see how Mecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mecher families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mecher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mecher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecher. 62% of Mecher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mecher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Mecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecher 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Mecher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Mecher. For the veterans among your Mecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mecher in 1963 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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