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Mecan Family History

Mecan 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: Megan, Mehan, Mccan, Bean, Dean, Mohan, Man, Melin, Madan, Neman

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Where is the Mecan family from?

You can see how Mecan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mecan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mecan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecan 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 195 census records available for the last name Mecan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mecan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mecan. For the veterans among your Mecan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecan 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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