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Mecchella Family History

Mecchella 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: Moschella, Mitchell, Etchells, Mcculla, Mcclellan, Getchell, Michelle

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecchella 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 25 census records available for the last name Mecchella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecchella 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mecchella. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mecchella. For the veterans among your Mecchella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecchella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mecchella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mecchella in 1971 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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