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Mechlowitz Family History

Mechlowitz 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: Mendlowitz, Meyerowitz, Lechowicz, Smilowitz, Berkowitz, Gershowitz

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Where is the Mechlowitz family from?

You can see how Mechlowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechlowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mechlowitz families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mechlowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mechlowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechlowitz 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 Mechlowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mechlowitz. 100% of Mechlowitz men worked as an Operator and 100% of Mechlowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mechlowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Mechlowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechlowitz 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Mechlowitz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mechlowitz. For the veterans among your Mechlowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechlowitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mechlowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mechlowitz in 1956 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechlowitz 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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