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Mechtel Family History

Mechtel 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: Bechtel, Michael, Michel, Wachtel, Buchtel, Fechter, Mechler, Mentel

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Where is the Mechtel family from?

You can see how Mechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Mechtel families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mechtel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mechtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mechtel 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 Mechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mechtel. 60% of Mechtel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mechtel women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Mechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Mechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechtel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mechtel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mechtel. For the veterans among your Mechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechtel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mechtel in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mechtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechtel 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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