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Meicho Family History

Meicho Name 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: Macho, Mech, Eich, Reich, Teich, Mich, Leicht, Mesch, Beich, Deich

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Where is the Meicho family from?

You can see how Meicho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meicho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meicho families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meicho's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meicho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meicho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meicho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meicho. 50% of Meicho men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Meicho women worked as a None. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Meicho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Meicho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meicho 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meicho. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meicho. For the veterans among your Meicho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meicho lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1982, in the United States, Meicho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meicho in 1960 was 63, and 78 in 1982.

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