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Mekeley Family History

Mekeley 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: Meneley, Medley, Seeley, Akeley, Keeley, Mckelvey, Berkeley, Feeley

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Where is the Mekeley family from?

You can see how Mekeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekeley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mekeley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mekeley family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekeley's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Mekeley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mekeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekeley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mekeley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mekeley. For the veterans among your Mekeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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