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Mekonis Family History

Mekonis 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: Meloni, Zelonis, Dennis, Melis, Meis, Manis, Makos, Means, Mones

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Where is the Mekonis family from?

You can see how Mekonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekonis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mekonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mekonis family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mekonis's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Mekonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekonis 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 Mekonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mekonis. 100% of Mekonis 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
    100%

What Mekonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mekonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekonis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mekonis. 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 Mekonis. For the veterans among your Mekonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekonis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Mekonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mekonis in 1974 was 64, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mekonis 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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