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Meceli Family History

Meceli 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: Miceli, Meli, Meckel, Memoli, Medel, Celi, Micheli, Moceri, Merli

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Where is the Meceli family from?

You can see how Meceli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meceli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meceli families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meceli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meceli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meceli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Meceli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Meceli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meceli 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meceli. 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 18 military records available for the last name Meceli. For the veterans among your Meceli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meceli lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Meceli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meceli in 1971 was 54, and 44 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meceli 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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