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Meckla Family History

Meckla 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: Heckle, Micka, Mickle, Muckle, Meckel, Melka, Meckler, Mella, Cecala

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Where is the Meckla family from?

You can see how Meckla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckla family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Meckla family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckla's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Meckla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckla 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 26 census records available for the last name Meckla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckla 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meckla. 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 Meckla. For the veterans among your Meckla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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