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Mecklenborg Family History

Mecklenborg 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, Ellenberg, Heckendorf, Heckendorn, Meckler

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Where is the Mecklenborg family from?

You can see how Mecklenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecklenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecklenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mecklenborg families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mecklenborg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mecklenborg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mecklenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecklenborg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mecklenborg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mecklenborg. For the veterans among your Mecklenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecklenborg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mecklenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mecklenborg in 1966 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecklenborg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecklenborg 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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