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Mechaw Family History

Mechaw 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, Deshaw, Meehan, Merhar, Machak, Macha, Mccraw, Pecha

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Where is the Mechaw family from?

You can see how Mechaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechaw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mechaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mechaw family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechaw's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Mechaw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Mechaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechaw 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mechaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mechaw. For the veterans among your Mechaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechaw lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Mechaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mechaw in 1989 was 56, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechaw 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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