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Mecek Family History

Mecek 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: Macek, Meek, Micek, Meck, Beck, Heck, Peck, Mock, Meyer, Eck

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Where is the Mecek family from?

You can see how Mecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mecek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecek 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 52 census records available for the last name Mecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecek 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 Mecek. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mecek. For the veterans among your Mecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Mecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mecek in 1968 was 78, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecek 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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