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Mecom Family History

Mecom 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: Mecum, Macom, Morcom, Mero, Mech, Macon, Menon, Meloy, Mccoy, Menor

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Where is the Mecom family from?

You can see how Mecom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecom families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mecom families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mecom's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mecom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecom 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 Mecom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mecom. 30% of Mecom men worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Mecom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Mecom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecom 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mecom. 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 189 military records available for the last name Mecom. For the veterans among your Mecom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mecom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mecom in 1968 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecom 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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