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Mecar Family History

Mecar 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: Bear, Meyer, Dear, Pear, Lear, Mar, Wear, Mech, Demar, Melgar

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Where is the Mecar family from?

You can see how Mecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mecar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mecar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecar 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 75 census records available for the last name Mecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mecar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mecar. For the veterans among your Mecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mecar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mecar in 1968 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecar 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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