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Mecat Family History

Mecat 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: Hecht, Ducat, Mech, Neat, Moat, Monat, Recht, Meas, Megan, Mead

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Where is the Mecat family from?

You can see how Mecat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecat family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mecat's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mecat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecat 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 11 census records available for the last name Mecat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecat 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 Mecat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mecat. For the veterans among your Mecat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecat lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecat

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