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Mechanic Family History

Mechanic Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a craftsman from Polish mechanik or Russian mekhanik.

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


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Where is the Mechanic family from?

You can see how Mechanic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechanic family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mechanic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mechanic families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mechanic's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mechanic families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechanic 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 Mechanic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mechanic. 47% of Mechanic men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Auto Mechanic
    16%
  • Asst Manager
    16%

What Mechanic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mechanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechanic 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Mechanic. 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 240 military records available for the last name Mechanic. For the veterans among your Mechanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechanic lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mechanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mechanic in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechanic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechanic 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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