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Mecey Family History

Mecey 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: Mezey, Macey, Merry, Meyer, Medley, Lucey, Mech, Mace, Mewes, Cece

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Where is the Mecey family from?

You can see how Mecey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mecey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mecey families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mecey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mecey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mecey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecey. 100% of Mecey men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mecey women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mecey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Mecey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mecey. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mecey. For the veterans among your Mecey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mecey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mecey in 1968 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecey 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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