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Mecca Family History

Mecca Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of a feminine form of the personal name Domenico (see Dominick).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mecca family from?

You can see how Mecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mecca families living in Tennessee. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mecca's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mecca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecca 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 Mecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecca. 30% of Mecca men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mecca women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mecca were Clerk and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

What Mecca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mecca. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mecca. For the veterans among your Mecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecca lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mecca in 1949 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecca 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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