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Mekey Family History

Mekey 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: Mezey, Mckey, Ekey, Merkey, Merry, Meyer, Medley, Mewes, Maxey, Dewey

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Where is the Mekey family from?

You can see how Mekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mekey family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mekey's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mekey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mekey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mekey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mekey. For the veterans among your Mekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Mekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mekey in 1983 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

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