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Mecle Family History

Mecle 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: Mehle, Melle, Mele, Merle, Meile, Meche, Mecke, Mule, Mole, Medley

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Where is the Mecle family from?

You can see how Mecle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecle family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mecle's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Mecle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecle 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 33 census records available for the last name Mecle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mecle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mecle. For the veterans among your Mecle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecle lifespan?

Average Mecle life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecle 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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