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Mecker Family History

Mecker 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: Ecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Becker, Uecker, Secker, Meckel, Hecker

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Where is the Mecker family from?

You can see how Mecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mecker families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mecker's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecker 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 Mecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecker. 20% of Mecker men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Mecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mecker were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Mecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecker 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Mecker. 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 782 military records available for the last name Mecker. For the veterans among your Mecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Mecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mecker in 1959 was 39, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecker 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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