Origins of the Mechen surname
About the Mechens
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Interesting facts about Mechen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mechens most likely to marry?
Mc Mechens
What are the most common Mechen first names?
William
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mechens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mechens in 1921
Ironer
5
Assistant (Draper)
2
Cotton Mill Worker
2
Domestic Servant
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Commmon male occupations for Mechens in 1921
Tailor
9
Coal Miner
7
General Labourer
4
Bricklayer
3
Bricklayers Labourer
3
