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Mecado Family History

Mecado 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: Mercado, Mead, Mcadoo, Machado, Macedo, Meadow, Mellado, Mcada

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Where is the Mecado family from?

You can see how Mecado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecado family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mecado families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mecado family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecado's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mecado families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Mecado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecado 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mecado. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mecado. For the veterans among your Mecado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecado lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Mecado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mecado in 1971 was 76, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecado 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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