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Mecherly Family History

Mecherly 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: Matherly, Weckerly, Messerly, Mcsherry, Becher, Kennerly, Michel

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Where is the Mecherly family from?

You can see how Mecherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecherly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mecherly families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecherly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mecherly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecherly 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 58 census records available for the last name Mecherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecherly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mecherly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mecherly. For the veterans among your Mecherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecherly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Mecherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mecherly in 1974 was 67, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecherly 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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