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Mekal Family History

Mekal 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: Meka, Medal, Beal, Real, Neal, Seal, Regal, Mehl, Veal, Mihal

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Where is the Mekal family from?

You can see how Mekal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mekal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mekal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mekal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mekal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mekal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Mekal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mekal. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mekal. For the veterans among your Mekal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mekal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mekal in 1967 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

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