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Meckus Family History

Meckus 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: Mickus, Mockus, Meckes, Malkus, Backus, Melhus, Mikus, Minkus, Beckum

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Where is the Meckus family from?

You can see how Meckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meckus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meckus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meckus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckus 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 43 census records available for the last name Meckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckus 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Meckus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meckus. For the veterans among your Meckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Meckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meckus in 1977 was 86, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckus 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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