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Mecklam Family History

Mecklam 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: Meckler, Peckham, Beckham, Facklam, Mcclam, Meckley, Macklem, Mecham

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Where is the Mecklam family from?

You can see how Mecklam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecklam family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mecklam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mecklam family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecklam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mecklam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Mecklam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecklam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mecklam. 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 military records available for the last name Mecklam. For the veterans among your Mecklam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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