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Mechel Family History

Mechel 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: Michel, Meckel, Bechel, Meche, Mochel, Rechel, Mechem, Michael

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Where is the Mechel family from?

You can see how Mechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mechel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mechel families in 1891.
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What did your Mechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mechel. 50% of Mechel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mechel women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Mechel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Mechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechel 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Mechel. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mechel. For the veterans among your Mechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mechel in 1967 was 91, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechel 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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