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Mechiel Family History

Mechiel 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: Michael, Michel, Mechler, Meckel, Maciel, Bechel, Michie, Bechtel

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Where is the Mechiel family from?

You can see how Mechiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechiel family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mechiel families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mechiel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechiel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mechiel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechiel 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 70 census records available for the last name Mechiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechiel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mechiel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mechiel. For the veterans among your Mechiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechiel lifespan?

Average Mechiel life expectancy in 1987 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechiel 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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