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Meckey Family History

Meckey 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: Mackey, Meckel, Beckey, Meckley, Mickey, Muckey, Mckey, Mecke, Merkey

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Where is the Meckey family from?

You can see how Meckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meckey family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckey's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Meckey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckey 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 Meckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meckey. 100% of Meckey men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meckey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Meckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meckey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Meckey. For the veterans among your Meckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meckey in 1963 was 69, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meckey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckey 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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