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Mechling Family History

Mechling Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of the personal name Mech or a variant of Michling a derivative of Michael.

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


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Where is the Mechling family from?

You can see how Mechling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mechling families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechling's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Mechling families in 1891.
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What did your Mechling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mechling. 30% of Mechling men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Mechling women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mechling were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Mechling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mechling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechling 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Mechling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mechling. For the veterans among your Mechling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechling lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mechling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mechling in 1944 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechling 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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