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Mechla Family History

Mechla 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: Mehle, Mehta, Mech, Mehl, Macha, Mechler, Pecha, Machala, Mucha

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Where is the Mechla family from?

You can see how Mechla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mechla families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mechla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mechla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechla 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 50 census records available for the last name Mechla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechla 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 Mechla. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mechla. For the veterans among your Mechla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Mechla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mechla in 1967 was 77, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechla 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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