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Mechart Family History

Mechart 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: Machart, Dechant, Merhar, Dechert, Merchant, De Hart, Denhart, Ehart

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Where is the Mechart family from?

You can see how Mechart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mechart family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mechart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechart 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 33 census records available for the last name Mechart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mechart. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mechart. For the veterans among your Mechart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechart lifespan?

Average Mechart life expectancy in 1979 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechart 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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