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Meekly Family History

Meekly 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: Weekly, Weekley, Meek, Meeker, Merkl, Meckley, Feely, Merkley, Meehl

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Where is the Meekly family from?

You can see how Meekly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meekly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Meekly families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meekly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meekly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekly 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 125 census records available for the last name Meekly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekly 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meekly. 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 70 military records available for the last name Meekly. For the veterans among your Meekly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekly 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 Meekly

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