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Mechlem Family History

Mechlem 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: Mechler, Mechem, Mehle, Bechler, Mehler, Meckler, Mellem, Hechler

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Where is the Mechlem family from?

You can see how Mechlem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechlem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Mechlem families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Mechlem family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechlem's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Mechlem families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechlem 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 47 census records available for the last name Mechlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechlem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mechlem. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mechlem. For the veterans among your Mechlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechlem lifespan?

Average Mechlem life expectancy in 1985 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechlem 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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