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Meckley Name Meaning

English: variant of Mackley . Probably also an altered form of German Meckler .

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


Similar surnames: Mackley, Eckley, Beckley, Merkley, Reckley, Buckley, Beckey, Yeckley

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Where is the Meckley family from?

You can see how Meckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Meckley families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meckley's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Meckley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meckley. 22% of Meckley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Meckley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meckley were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meckley 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Meckley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meckley. For the veterans among your Meckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meckley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Meckley in 1952 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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