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Meekey Family History

Meekey 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: Meeker, Merkey, Medley, Seeley, Meese, Berkey, Keeley, Mackey, Feeney

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Where is the Meekey family from?

You can see how Meekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meekey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meekey families living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekey's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Meekey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekey 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 Meekey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meekey. 100% of Meekey 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
    100%

What Meekey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Meekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meekey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meekey. For the veterans among your Meekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meekey in 1972 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meekey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekey 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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