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Meako Family History

Meako 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: Mako, Mesko, Melko, Maki, Mao, Mak, Mero, Deak, Peak, Leake

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Where is the Meako family from?

You can see how Meako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meako family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meako's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Meako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meako 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 42 census records available for the last name Meako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meako 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meako. 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 Meako. For the veterans among your Meako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meako lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meako in 1966 was 84, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meako 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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