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Mechavich Family History

Mechavich 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, Mehalic, Mehalick, Mctavish, Schaich, Mactavish, Slavich

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Where is the Mechavich family from?

You can see how Mechavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mechavich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mechavich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mechavich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mechavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechavich 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 Mechavich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mechavich. For the veterans among your Mechavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechavich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mechavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mechavich in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechavich 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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