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Mecking Family History

Mecking 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: Becking, Menking, Bicking, Melling, Hacking, Mackin, Meskin, Meling

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Where is the Mecking family from?

You can see how Mecking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Mecking families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mecking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mecking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecking 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 575 census records available for the last name Mecking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecking 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mecking. 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 105 military records available for the last name Mecking. For the veterans among your Mecking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecking lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Mecking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mecking in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecking 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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