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Meckely Family History

Meckely 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: Meckel, Seckel, Mackey, Heckel, Merkel, Mckell, Mickel, Beckel

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Where is the Meckely family from?

You can see how Meckely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckely families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Meckely family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meckely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckely 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 15 census records available for the last name Meckely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meckely. 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 34 military records available for the last name Meckely. For the veterans among your Meckely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckely lifespan?

Average Meckely life expectancy in 1986 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckely 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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