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Mekeel Family History

Mekeel Surname Meaning

Possibly a much altered form of Irish McHale.

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


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Where is the Mekeel family from?

You can see how Mekeel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekeel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mekeel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Mekeel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekeel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mekeel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekeel 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 did your Mekeel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mekeel. 67% of Mekeel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Mekeel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mekeel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekeel 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Mekeel. 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 345 military records available for the last name Mekeel. For the veterans among your Mekeel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekeel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mekeel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mekeel in 1945 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mekeel 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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