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Von Mechow Family History

Von Mechow 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: Van Selow, Von Eschen, Van Eck, Van Hoy, Von Bergen, Van Vactor

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Where is the Von Mechow family from?

You can see how Von Mechow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Mechow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Mechow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Mechow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Von Mechow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Von Mechow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Mechow 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 Von Mechow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Von Mechow. For the veterans among your Von Mechow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Mechow lifespan?

Average Von Mechow life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Mechow 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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