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Meckem Family History

Meckem 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: Meckel, Mecke, Meckes, Mechem, Ecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Muecke

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Where is the Meckem family from?

You can see how Meckem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meckem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Meckem family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckem's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meckem families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckem 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 121 census records available for the last name Meckem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meckem. 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 Meckem. For the veterans among your Meckem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meckem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meckem in 1966 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckem 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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