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Mekie Family History

Mekie 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: Mckie, Marie, Maki, Mei, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Meis, Makin, Melle

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Where is the Mekie family from?

You can see how Mekie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mekie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mekie families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mekie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mekie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekie 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 Mekie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mekie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Mekie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mekie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mekie. For the veterans among your Mekie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mekie

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