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Mechanik Family History

Mechanik 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: Mechanic, Machnik, Michalik, Meehan, Dechant, Machak, Merchant

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Where is the Mechanik family from?

You can see how Mechanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mechanik families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mechanik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mechanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechanik 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 69 census records available for the last name Mechanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechanik 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Mechanik. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mechanik. For the veterans among your Mechanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechanik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mechanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mechanik in 1969 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechanik 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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