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Mechenich Family History

Mechenich 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: Mechanic, Muchnick, Meenach, Kessenich, Mihelich, Scherich, Chernick

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Where is the Mechenich family from?

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

What did your Mechenich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mechenich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Mechenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechenich 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 immigration records available for the last name Mechenich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mechenich. For the veterans among your Mechenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechenich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mechenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mechenich in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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