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Mcechern Family History

Mcechern 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: Mceachern, Maceachern, Mceachen, Mcewen, Becher, Dechert, Brecher

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Where is the Mcechern family from?

You can see how Mcechern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcechern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcechern families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Mcechern families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcechern's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcechern families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcechern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Mcechern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcechern 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mcechern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Mcechern. For the veterans among your Mcechern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcechern lifespan?

Average Mcechern life expectancy in 1971 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcechern 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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