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Mecus Family History

Mecus 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: Mehus, Mecum, Melis, Meis, Mech, Means, Mewes, Reus, Jesus, Maus

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Where is the Mecus family from?

You can see how Mecus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mecus family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mecus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Mecus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mecus. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mecus. For the veterans among your Mecus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mecus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mecus in 1961 was 55, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecus 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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