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Mechl Family History

Mechl 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: Mech, Mehl, Michl, Meche, Meehl, Meahl, Mehle, Mach, Pech, Macho

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Where is the Mechl family from?

You can see how Mechl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mechl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mechl family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechl's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mechl families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Mechl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechl 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mechl. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mechl. For the veterans among your Mechl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechl

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