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Meksin Family History

Meksin 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: Melin, Makin, Merlin, Melson, Merin, Masin, Merson, Messina, Mein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meksin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meksin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meksin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meksin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meksin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Meksin. For the veterans among your Meksin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meksin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Meksin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meksin in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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