This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mecaw family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mecaw Family History

Mecaw 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: Mccaw, Maw, Mech, Mew, Meas, Megan, Mead, Mega, Mccraw, Besaw

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mecaw family from?

You can see how Mecaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mecaw family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecaw's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mecaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mecaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Mecaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mecaw

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Mecaw. 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.

View all Mecaw immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Mecaw. For the veterans among your Mecaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mecaw military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mecaw family history

Discover More

What is the average Mecaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecaw

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mecaw family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial