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Mekras Family History

Mekras 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: Maras, Mestas, Meas, Makris, Mearns, Petras, Mera, Mieras, Matras

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekras 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 20 census records available for the last name Mekras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekras 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mekras. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mekras. For the veterans among your Mekras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekras lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mekras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mekras in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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