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Mekelburg Name Meaning

German: variant of Meckelburg itself a variant of Mecklenburg .

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


Similar surnames: Romesburg, Massenburg, Milberg, Spielberg, Greenburg, Kisselburg

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Where is the Mekelburg family from?

You can see how Mekelburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekelburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mekelburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Mekelburg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekelburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mekelburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekelburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekelburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mekelburg. 100% of Mekelburg men worked as a Draftsman. .

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Mekelburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekelburg 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mekelburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Mekelburg. For the veterans among your Mekelburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekelburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mekelburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mekelburg in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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