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Meeke Family History

Meeke Surname Meaning

see Meek.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meeke family from?

You can see how Meeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Meeke families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Meeke's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeke 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 Meeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meeke. 89% of Meeke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%

What Meeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeke 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Meeke. 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 383 military records available for the last name Meeke. For the veterans among your Meeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Meeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meeke in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeke 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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