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Mecas Family History

Mecas 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: Meas, Melis, Lucas, Maras, Meis, Minas, Mech, Means, Mewes, Milas

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Where is the Mecas family from?

You can see how Mecas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mecas families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Mecas families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mecas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Mecas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mecas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mecas. For the veterans among your Mecas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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