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Meikle Family History

Meikle Surname Meaning

Scottish: nickname from Middle Scots mekill meikill ‘big’. Compare Mitchell 2 Muckle and Mutch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meikle family from?

You can see how Meikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meikle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 69 Meikle families living in Northumberland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Meikle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Meikle families in 1891.
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What did your Meikle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meikle. 31% of Meikle men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Meikle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meikle were Hot Water Enginee and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Bank Clerk
    24%
  • Medical Practitioner
    16%
  • Hot Water Enginee
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Meikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikle 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Meikle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meikle. For the veterans among your Meikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meikle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Meikle in 1947 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meikle 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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