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Mechano Family History

Mechano 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: Meehan, Dechant, Merchant, Machado, Messano, Mechanic, Mehan, Machan

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Where is the Mechano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechano 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 Mechano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mechano. 50% of Mechano men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Mechano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Mechano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechano 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mechano. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mechano. For the veterans among your Mechano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechano lifespan?

Average Mechano life expectancy in 1977 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechano 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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