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Mekesa Family History

Mekesa 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: Mewes, Melena, Meese, Mesa, Mikes, Merkes, Mees, Mikeska, Medema

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Where is the Mekesa family from?

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

What did your Mekesa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mekesa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Mekesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mekesa in 1979 was 59, and 90 in 1994.

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