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Mekenas Family History

Mekenas 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: Melena, Meenan, Meents, Minas, Melendy, Means, Mewes, Menna, Meehan

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mekenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekenas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mekenas. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Mekenas. For the veterans among your Mekenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekenas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Mekenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mekenas in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 1972.

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