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Mece Family History

Mece 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: Mech, Mace, Cece, Mee, Mele, Vece, Meece, Meck, Meche, Mecke

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Where is the Mece family from?

You can see how Mece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mece family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mece families living in North Carolina. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mece's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mece families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mece 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 255 census records available for the last name Mece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mece 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Mece. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mece. For the veterans among your Mece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mece lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mece 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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