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Mechir Family History

Mechir 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, Melchior, Mech, Machi, Merhar, Decuir, Mechler, Machin

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Where is the Mechir family from?

You can see how Mechir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mechir families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mechir families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechir's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mechir families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechir 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 26 census records available for the last name Mechir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechir 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mechir. 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 Mechir. For the veterans among your Mechir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechir lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Mechir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mechir in 1973 was 82, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechir 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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