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Mekula Family History

Mekula 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: Sekula, Mikula, Mula, Pakula, Kula, Bakula, Matula, Pekala, Regula

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Where is the Mekula family from?

You can see how Mekula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mekula family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mekula's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mekula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mekula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Mekula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekula 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 Mekula. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mekula. For the veterans among your Mekula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekula lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mekula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mekula in 1969 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mekula 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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