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Mecherle Family History

Mecherle 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: Scherle, Michelle, Michele, Eckerle, Beckerle, Mehle, Becher, Leclere

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Where is the Mecherle family from?

You can see how Mecherle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecherle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecherle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mecherle families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mecherle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mecherle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecherle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mecherle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecherle 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mecherle. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mecherle. For the veterans among your Mecherle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecherle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mecherle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mecherle in 1957 was 52, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecherle 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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