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Meken Family History

Meken 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: Menken, Leven, Melin, Mcewen, Meyer, Eden, Makin, Ken, Mayen, Leben

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Where is the Meken family from?

You can see how Meken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meken families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Meken's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meken 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 Meken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meken. 100% of Meken men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Meken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Meken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Meken. 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 44 military records available for the last name Meken. For the veterans among your Meken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Meken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meken in 1968 was 51, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meken 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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