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Mechau Family History

Mechau 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: Mecham, Mech, Meehan, Merhar, Machak, Macha, Pecha, Schau, Chau

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Where is the Mechau family from?

You can see how Mechau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mechau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mechau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechau 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 86 census records available for the last name Mechau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mechau. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mechau. For the veterans among your Mechau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Mechau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mechau in 1962 was 90, and 57 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechau 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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