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Meckola Family History

Meckola 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: Eskola, Mendola, Meckel, Mikkola, Merola, Nekola, Meola, Eckols

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Where is the Meckola family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckola 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 Meckola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meckola. 100% of Meckola 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 Meckola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meckola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckola 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meckola. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meckola. For the veterans among your Meckola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckola lifespan?

Average Meckola life expectancy in 1980 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckola 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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