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Mecley Family History

Mecley 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: Medley, Melley, Meckley, Mealey, Manley, Henley, Mehle, Murley

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Where is the Mecley family from?

You can see how Mecley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mecley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mecley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecley 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 50 census records available for the last name Mecley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mecley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mecley. For the veterans among your Mecley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Mecley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mecley in 1981 was 66, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecley 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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