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Meekins Family History

Meekins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Makins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meekins family from?

You can see how Meekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Meekins families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Meekins's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Meekins families in 1891.
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What did your Meekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meekins. 46% of Meekins men worked as a House Painter and 83% of Meekins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meekins were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    46%
  • Motor Mechanic
    19%
  • Bricklayer Heavy
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Meekins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Meekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekins 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Meekins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meekins. For the veterans among your Meekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meekins in 1944 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekins 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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