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Mecklem Family History

Mecklem 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, Meckley, Macklem, Mackley, Seckler, Heckler, Beckley

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Where is the Mecklem family from?

You can see how Mecklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecklem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mecklem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mecklem families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mecklem's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Mecklem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecklem 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 Mecklem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mecklem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Mecklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecklem 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Mecklem. 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 133 military records available for the last name Mecklem. For the veterans among your Mecklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecklem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mecklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mecklem in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecklem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecklem 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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