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Mecko Family History

Mecko 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: Mesko, Fecko, Macko, Meck, Melko, Mecke, Beck, Heck, Peck, Mock

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Where is the Mecko family from?

You can see how Mecko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mecko families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mecko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecko 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 Mecko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mecko. 100% of Mecko men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mecko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Mecko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecko 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mecko. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mecko. For the veterans among your Mecko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mecko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mecko in 1965 was 63, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecko 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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