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Mekkes Family History

Mekkes 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: Merkes, Menkes, Meckes, Mewes, Berkes, Eakes, Menges, Heikes, Perkes

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Where is the Mekkes family from?

You can see how Mekkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mekkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mekkes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekkes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mekkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekkes 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 Mekkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mekkes. 38% of Mekkes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Welder
    25%

What Mekkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Mekkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekkes 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mekkes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mekkes. For the veterans among your Mekkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekkes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mekkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mekkes in 1950 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mekkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mekkes 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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