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Mekler Family History

Mekler 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: Medler, Meller, Mehler, Meckler, Mesler, Mealer, Meeler, Metler

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Where is the Mekler family from?

You can see how Mekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mekler families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mekler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Mekler families in 1891.
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What did your Mekler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mekler. 100% of Mekler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mekler women worked as a Packer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Mekler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Mekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekler 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Mekler. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mekler. For the veterans among your Mekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mekler in 1967 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mekler 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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