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Meekle Family History

Meekle 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: Merkle, Meikle, Mehle, Melle, Meese, Miele, Mele, Reekie, Merle

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Where is the Meekle family from?

You can see how Meekle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meekle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meekle family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meekle families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekle 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 Meekle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meekle. 100% of Meekle 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 Meekle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Meekle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekle 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Meekle. 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 34 military records available for the last name Meekle. For the veterans among your Meekle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekle lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Meekle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meekle in 1995 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meekle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekle 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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