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Mekk Family History

Mekk 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: Meek, Menk, Merk, Meck, Meka, Mark, Beck, Meng, Heck, Maki

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Where is the Mekk family from?

You can see how Mekk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekk family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mekk families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mekk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mekk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mekk. 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 Mekk. For the veterans among your Mekk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mekk

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