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Meekma Family History

Meekma 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: Melka, Meek, Meeker, Beekman, Medema, Meka, Meeks, Mehta, Melia

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Where is the Meekma family from?

You can see how Meekma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meekma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Meekma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meekma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekma 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 Meekma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meekma. 67% of Meekma men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Meekma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Meekma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekma 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Meekma. 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 78 military records available for the last name Meekma. For the veterans among your Meekma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meekma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meekma in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meekma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekma 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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