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Meeckins Family History

Meeckins 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: Meekins, Seekins, Mackin, Dockins, Meskin, Beeching, Jenkins, Mickens

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Where is the Meeckins family from?

You can see how Meeckins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeckins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meeckins family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeckins's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meeckins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Meeckins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeckins 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 Meeckins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meeckins. For the veterans among your Meeckins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeckins lifespan?

Average Meeckins life expectancy in 1965 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeckins 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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