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Mejchar Family History

Mejchar 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: Merhar, Mencher, Mescher, Melcher, Majcher, Melchor, Meacham

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Where is the Mejchar family from?

You can see how Mejchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mejchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mejchar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mejchar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mejchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mejchar 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 26 census records available for the last name Mejchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mejchar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mejchar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mejchar. For the veterans among your Mejchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mejchar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Mejchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mejchar in 1964 was 39, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mejchar 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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