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Meckfessel Family History

Meckfessel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Methfessel. The surname Meckfessel is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Meckfessel family from?

You can see how Meckfessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckfessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meckfessel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Meckfessel families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Meckfessel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meckfessel families in 1880.
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What did your Meckfessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meckfessel. 70% of Meckfessel men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Meckfessel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meckfessel were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Meckfessel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meckfessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckfessel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Meckfessel. 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 180 military records available for the last name Meckfessel. For the veterans among your Meckfessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckfessel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meckfessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meckfessel in 1962 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckfessel 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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