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Meak Family History

Meak 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: Mak, Deak, Peak, Meas, Mead, Meek, Menk, Merk, Meck, Moak

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Where is the Meak family from?

You can see how Meak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Meak families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meak. 25% of Meak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Buffer
    25%
  • Watchman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meak 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Meak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Meak. For the veterans among your Meak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meak in 1966 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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