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Mecoly Family History

Mecoly 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: Meloy, Mccoy, Memoli, Melody, Menold, Memory, Merola, Meckley, Mccoll

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Where is the Mecoly family from?

You can see how Mecoly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecoly family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mecoly family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecoly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mecoly families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mecoly lifespan?

Average Mecoly life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecoly 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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