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Meckstroth Family History

Meckstroth Name Meaning

German (Westphalia): distinguishing topographic name for someone living near an area of swampy underbrush or in a hollow that was named after a Meck (probably from the personal name see Meck ) + Low German Strut(h) Stroth ‘underbrush hollow’.

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


Similar surnames: Weckwerth, Eckenrode, Rockstroh, Reckart, Hackworth, Meckler, Eckert

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Where is the Meckstroth family from?

You can see how Meckstroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckstroth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meckstroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Meckstroth families living in Ohio. This was about 96% of all the recorded Meckstroth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meckstroth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckstroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meckstroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hand Novelty Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meckstroth. 19% of Meckstroth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Meckstroth women worked as a Hand Novelty Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meckstroth were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Novelty Maker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Meckstroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckstroth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Meckstroth. 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 265 military records available for the last name Meckstroth. For the veterans among your Meckstroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckstroth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meckstroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meckstroth in 1962 was 58, and 26 in 2004.

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