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Mecsey Family History

Mecsey 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: Messer, Medley, Massey, Meise, Meese, Kelsey, Meisel, Munsey, Mackey

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Where is the Mecsey family from?

You can see how Mecsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecsey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mecsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecsey 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 Mecsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mecsey. 50% of Mecsey men worked as a Farm Worker.

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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

  • Farm Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mecsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mecsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecsey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mecsey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mecsey. For the veterans among your Mecsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecsey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Mecsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mecsey in 1959 was 57, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecsey 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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