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Meckleburg Family History

Meckleburg 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: Mecklenburg, Tecklenburg, Meckler, Mekelburg, Seckler, Melberg

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Where is the Meckleburg family from?

You can see how Meckleburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckleburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meckleburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meckleburg family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckleburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meckleburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Meckleburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckleburg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meckleburg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meckleburg. For the veterans among your Meckleburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckleburg lifespan?

Average Meckleburg life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckleburg 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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