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Mekovich Family History

Mekovich 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: Milkovich, Markovich, Milovich, Perkovich, Mirkovich, Matkovich

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Where is the Mekovich family from?

You can see how Mekovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mekovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mekovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mekovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mekovich. 100% of Mekovich men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mekovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekovich 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 Mekovich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mekovich. For the veterans among your Mekovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekovich lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Mekovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mekovich in 1978 was 91, and 76 in 1996.

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