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Meckas Family History

Meckas 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: Meckes, Mestas, Meas, Micka, Meckel, Melka, Mckay, Mellas, Mickus

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Where is the Meckas family from?

You can see how Meckas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meckas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Meckas family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckas's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Meckas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Meckas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meckas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meckas. For the veterans among your Meckas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckas lifespan?

Average Meckas life expectancy in 1980 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckas 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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