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Meick Family History

Meick Name 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: Mick, Merck, Eick, Reick, Leick, Heick, Weick, Feick, Meck, Melick

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Where is the Meick family from?

You can see how Meick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Meick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meick. 100% of Meick women worked as a Farming. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Meick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meick 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Meick. 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 40 military records available for the last name Meick. For the veterans among your Meick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meick in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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