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Mecka Family History

Mecka 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: Micka, Melka, Mecca, Meck, Pecka, Meka, Becka, Mecke, Beck, Heck

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Where is the Mecka family from?

You can see how Mecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mecka families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mecka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mecka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecka. 100% of Mecka men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Mecka women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Mecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mecka. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mecka. For the veterans among your Mecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mecka in 1968 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecka 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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