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Mech Family History

Mech Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with māg- ‘relative kinsman’.

Polish and Czech: topographic name from mech ‘moss’.

Czech (Měch): nickname for a big-bellied man from měch ‘skin’.

Americanized form of Hungarian Mécs: probably an occupational name for a candle maker from mécs ‘wick’.

Germanized form of Slovenian Meh.

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


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Where is the Mech family from?

You can see how Mech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mech families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mech's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mech 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 Mech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mech. 25% of Mech men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mech women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mech were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Mech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Mech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mech 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Mech. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mech. For the veterans among your Mech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mech lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mech in 1951 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mech 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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