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Meicke Family History

Meicke 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: Mencke, Eicke, Meinke, Meincke, Mecke, Micke, Mick, Meise, Muecke

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Where is the Meicke family from?

You can see how Meicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meicke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Meicke family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meicke's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meicke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meicke 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 Meicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meicke. 100% of Meicke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meicke women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Meicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Meicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meicke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Meicke. 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 47 military records available for the last name Meicke. For the veterans among your Meicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meicke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Meicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meicke in 1961 was 62, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meicke 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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