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Mechler Family History

Mechler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a broker or middleman Middle High German mecheler ultimately from Middle Low German (see Meckler).

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


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Where is the Mechler family from?

You can see how Mechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mechler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mechler families in 1891.
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What did your Mechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mechler. 34% of Mechler men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mechler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mechler were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Mechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechler 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Mechler. 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 838 military records available for the last name Mechler. For the veterans among your Mechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mechler in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechler 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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