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Mekota Family History

Mekota 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: Mehta, Mota, Milota, Yokota, Mikita, Melita, Menta, Merola, Nekola

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Where is the Mekota family from?

You can see how Mekota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mekota families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mekota's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mekota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekota ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Mekota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekota 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mekota. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mekota. For the veterans among your Mekota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekota lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Mekota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mekota in 1959 was 49, and 66 in 2002.

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