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Meckelburg Family History

Meckelburg 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: Mekelburg, Mecklenburg, Hackenburg, Steckelberg, Tecklenburg

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Where is the Meckelburg family from?

You can see how Meckelburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckelburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meckelburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meckelburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Meckelburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meckelburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Meckelburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckelburg 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Meckelburg. 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 96 military records available for the last name Meckelburg. For the veterans among your Meckelburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckelburg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Meckelburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meckelburg in 1969 was 92, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckelburg 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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