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Meakle Family History

Meakle 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: Deakle, Yeakle, Eakle, Merkle, Meikle, Beadle, Mehle, Eagle, Melle

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Where is the Meakle family from?

You can see how Meakle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meakle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meakle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Meakle families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meakle's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Meakle families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meakle 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 153 census records available for the last name Meakle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meakle 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 Meakle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meakle. For the veterans among your Meakle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meakle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Meakle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meakle in 1968 was 97, and 93 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meakle 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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