Mekela Family History

Mekela 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: Makela, Jokela, Melena, Sekula, Meckel, Merkel, Pekala, Medel, Mckell, Mella

21	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
16	Census and Voter Lists
3	Member Trees

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Where is the Mekela family from?

You can see how Mekela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mekela family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekela's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Mekela families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Mekela family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mekela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Mekela. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Mekela. For the veterans among your Mekela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mekela Surname Meaning

Where is the Mekela family from?

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What is the average Mekela lifespan?

Mekela Family History

Mekela Surname Meaning

57 record(s) for Mekela

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Where is the Mekela family from?

What Mekela family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Mekela lifespan?

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Mekela Surname Meaning

57 record(s) for Mekela

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mekela family from?

What Mekela family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mekela family history

What is the average Mekela lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mekela family tree

Search for another surname