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Meckins Family History

Meckins 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: Meekins, Mackin, Dockins, Meskin, Jenkins, Mickens, Perkins, Beckius

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Where is the Meckins family from?

You can see how Meckins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Meckins families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Meckins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckins 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 Meckins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meckins. 100% of Meckins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meckins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Meckins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Meckins. 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 52 military records available for the last name Meckins. For the veterans among your Meckins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Meckins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meckins in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meckins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckins 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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