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Meiker Family History

Meiker 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: Meier, Leiker, Meiser, Eiker, Merker, Meeker, Weiker, Meaker, Mesker

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Where is the Meiker family from?

You can see how Meiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meiker family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiker's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Meiker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Meiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiker 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Meiker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meiker. For the veterans among your Meiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiker 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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