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Mechalski Family History

Mechalski 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: Michalski, Puchalski, Buchalski, Michalsky, Mehalko, Mocarski

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Where is the Mechalski family from?

You can see how Mechalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mechalski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mechalski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mechalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechalski 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 116 census records available for the last name Mechalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechalski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mechalski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mechalski. For the veterans among your Mechalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechalski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mechalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mechalski in 1964 was 29, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechalski 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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