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Meckes Family History

Meckes Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Meck.

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


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Where is the Meckes family from?

You can see how Meckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Meckes families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Meckes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meckes families in 1891.
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What did your Meckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meckes. 46% of Meckes men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Meckes women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meckes were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Meckes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckes 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Meckes. 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 721 military records available for the last name Meckes. For the veterans among your Meckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Meckes in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meckes 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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