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Meckman Family History

Meckman 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: Beckman, Heckman, Peckman, Eckman, Deckman, Weckman, Seckman, Backman

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Where is the Meckman family from?

You can see how Meckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Meckman family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckman's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Meckman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Meckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Meckman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meckman. For the veterans among your Meckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckman lifespan?

Average Meckman life expectancy in 1997 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckman 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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