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Meackline Family History

Meackline 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: Macklin, Maline, Acklin, Mackin, Jacklin, Reckling, Marklin, Merkling

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Where is the Meackline family from?

You can see how Meackline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meackline family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Meackline families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meackline's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meackline families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Meackline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meackline 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meackline. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meackline. For the veterans among your Meackline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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