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Mec Family History

Mec 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: Mei, Mech, Mew, Mee, Meo, Men, Dec, Mac, Meck, Mey

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Where is the Mec family from?

You can see how Mec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mec families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mec 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 Mec ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mec. 100% of Mec women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Mec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Mec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mec 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Mec. 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 193 military records available for the last name Mec. For the veterans among your Mec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mec lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Mec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mec in 1980 was 75, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mec 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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