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Mechtle Family History

Mechtle 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: Bechtle, Mehle, Mchale, Mechler, Michele, Meche, Oechsle, Hecht

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Where is the Mechtle family from?

You can see how Mechtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechtle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechtle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mechtle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mechtle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mechtle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechtle 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 46 census records available for the last name Mechtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechtle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mechtle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mechtle. For the veterans among your Mechtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechtle lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Mechtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mechtle in 1993 was 90, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechtle 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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