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Meklis Family History

Meklis 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: Melis, Mellis, Melin, Meis, Melia, Merlin, Malis, Millis, Dellis

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Where is the Meklis family from?

You can see how Meklis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meklis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meklis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meklis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meklis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meklis 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 23 census records available for the last name Meklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meklis 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 Meklis. 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 Meklis. For the veterans among your Meklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meklis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meklis in 1967 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meklis 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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