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Mecarg Family History

Mecarg 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: Meharg, Macari, Mccary, Mccaig, Mears, Mcharg, Mccart, Mccargo, Meara

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Where is the Mecarg family from?

You can see how Mecarg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecarg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecarg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecarg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mecarg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecarg 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 29 census records available for the last name Mecarg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecarg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mecarg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mecarg. For the veterans among your Mecarg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecarg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Mecarg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mecarg in 1958 was 49, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecarg 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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