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Meckleham Family History

Meckleham 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, Mckeehan, Mileham, Meckley, Macklem

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Where is the Meckleham family from?

You can see how Meckleham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckleham family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Meckleham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Meckleham families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckleham's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Meckleham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meckleham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckleham 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 Meckleham. 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 Meckleham. For the veterans among your Meckleham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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