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Metchek Family History

Metchek 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: Letcher, Ketcher, Mrachek, Mencher, Methe, Mescher, Melcher, Meche

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Where is the Metchek family from?

You can see how Metchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metchek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Metchek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metchek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metchek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Metchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metchek 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 49 census records available for the last name Metchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metchek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Metchek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Metchek. For the veterans among your Metchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metchek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Metchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Metchek in 1968 was 62, and 49 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metchek 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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