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Meekis Family History

Meekis 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, Meeks, Melis, Meis, Mellis, Reekie, Meskin, Meek, Mervis

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Where is the Meekis family from?

You can see how Meekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekis family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Meekis family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Meekis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Meekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekis 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 Meekis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meekis. For the veterans among your Meekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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