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Meackin Family History

Meackin 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: Mackin, Meakin, Makin, Malkin, Markin, Machin, Meskin, Macklin

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Where is the Meackin family from?

You can see how Meackin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meackin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meackin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Meackin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meackin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meackin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Meackin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meackin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meackin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meackin. For the veterans among your Meackin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meackin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meackin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meackin

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