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Mecord Family History

Mecord 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: Record, Mccord, Secord, Acord, Cord, Pecore, Debord, Medford, Menor

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecord 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 262 census records available for the last name Mecord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecord 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mecord. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mecord. For the veterans among your Mecord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecord lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Mecord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mecord in 1976 was 96, and 80 in 2002.

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