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Meckelburgh Family History

Meckelburgh 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, Mckeough

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Where is the Meckelburgh family from?

You can see how Meckelburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckelburgh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Meckelburgh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Meckelburgh families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckelburgh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meckelburgh families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meckelburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckelburgh 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 Meckelburgh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meckelburgh. For the veterans among your Meckelburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckelburgh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckelburgh 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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