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Meack Family History

Meack 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: Mack, Merck, Meck, Maack, Menck, Mark, Beck, Black, Back, Heck

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Where is the Meack family from?

You can see how Meack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meack family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Meack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meack 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Meack. For the veterans among your Meack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meack in 1963 was 49, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meack 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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