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Meknes Family History

Meknes 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: Means, Mewes, Mones, Mynes, Mannes, Menges, Benes, Mines, Manes

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Where is the Meknes family from?

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

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meknes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meknes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meknes. For the veterans among your Meknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meknes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Meknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meknes in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meknes 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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