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Mechlenburg Family History

Mechlenburg 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: Mecklenburg, Tecklenburg, Schulenburg, Ellenburg, Muilenburg

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Where is the Mechlenburg family from?

You can see how Mechlenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechlenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mechlenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mechlenburg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechlenburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mechlenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mechlenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechlenburg 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mechlenburg. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mechlenburg. For the veterans among your Mechlenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechlenburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Mechlenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mechlenburg in 1968 was 72, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechlenburg 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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