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Meeker Family History

Meeker Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Meaker. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Meeker family from?

You can see how Meeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Meeker families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meeker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meeker families in 1911.
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What did your Meeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meeker. 45% of Meeker men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carman
    23%

What Meeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Meeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeker 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meeker. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Meeker. For the veterans among your Meeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeker lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Meeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meeker in 1943 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeker 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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