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Mecklin Family History

Mecklin 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: Macklin, Merklin, Melin, Merlin, Acklin, Mackin, Medlin, Cocklin

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Where is the Mecklin family from?

You can see how Mecklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mecklin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mecklin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mecklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecklin 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 Mecklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecklin. 100% of Mecklin men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Mecklin women worked as a None.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Mecklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mecklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecklin 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Mecklin. 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 235 military records available for the last name Mecklin. For the veterans among your Mecklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecklin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mecklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mecklin in 1965 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecklin 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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