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Mekinson Family History

Mekinson 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: Makinson, Mckinnon, Kinson, Jenkinson, Adkinson, Minson, Levinson

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Where is the Mekinson family from?

You can see how Mekinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mekinson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mekinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mekinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekinson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mekinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mekinson. For the veterans among your Mekinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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