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Mecher Family History

Mecher 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: Becher, Mechler, Macher, Fecher, Zecher, Mencher, Pecher, Recher

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Where is the Mecher family from?

You can see how Mecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mecher family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mecher. 100% of Mecher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Mecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecher 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Mecher. 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 132 military records available for the last name Mecher. For the veterans among your Mecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mecher in 1963 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecher 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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