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Meekhof Family History

Meekhof Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Meekhof probably the name of a farm in Oldemarkt Overijssel of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meekhof family from?

You can see how Meekhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekhof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meekhof families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Meekhof family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekhof's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meekhof families in 1891.
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What did your Meekhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meekhof. 47% of Meekhof men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Meekhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Meekhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekhof 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Meekhof. 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 72 military records available for the last name Meekhof. For the veterans among your Meekhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekhof lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meekhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meekhof in 1959 was 31, and 15 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekhof 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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