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Meccia Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): feminine form Meccio which is probably a nickname from Sicilian mecciu ‘curl’ ‘ringlet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mecca, Moccia, Miccio, Marcia, Recchia, Puccia, Mascia, Pecchia

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Where is the Meccia family from?

You can see how Meccia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meccia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meccia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meccia families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meccia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meccia families in 1880.
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What did your Meccia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meccia. 30% of Meccia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meccia women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    30%
  • Booker
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Meccia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Meccia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meccia 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Meccia. 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 160 military records available for the last name Meccia. For the veterans among your Meccia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meccia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meccia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meccia in 1958 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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