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Mechelin Family History

Mechelin 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: Michelin, Schelin, Mechling, Micheli, Michelini, Melin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Mechelin family from?

You can see how Mechelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mechelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mechelin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechelin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mechelin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mechelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechelin 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 Mechelin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mechelin. For the veterans among your Mechelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechelin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Mechelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mechelin in 1982 was 88, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechelin 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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