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Meckert Family History

Meckert 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: Beckert, Heckert, Eckert, Deckert, Ueckert, Mackert, Ecker, Decker

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Where is the Meckert family from?

You can see how Meckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meckert family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckert's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Meckert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reel was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meckert. 100% of Meckert women worked as a Reel.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reel
    100%

What Meckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Meckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Meckert. 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 154 military records available for the last name Meckert. For the veterans among your Meckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Meckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meckert in 1968 was 63, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meckert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckert 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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