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Meekens Family History

Meekens 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, Mergens, Mehrens, Mickens, Meeker, Merkes, Seekins, Deeken

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Where is the Meekens family from?

You can see how Meekens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meekens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meekens family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekens's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meekens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekens 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 216 census records available for the last name Meekens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Meekens. 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 25 military records available for the last name Meekens. For the veterans among your Meekens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meekens

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