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Mekelyta Family History

Mekelyta 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: Melita, Makely, Makela, Mcelyea, Mehta, Melia, Manetta, Jokela

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Where is the Mekelyta family from?

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

What did your Mekelyta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mekelyta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekelyta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mekelyta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mekelyta. For the veterans among your Mekelyta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekelyta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Mekelyta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mekelyta in 1962 was 66, and 96 in 1989.

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