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Mekan Family History

Mekan 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: Megan, Mehan, Meka, Mikan, Lekan, Bean, Kan, Dean, Mohan, Man

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Where is the Mekan family from?

You can see how Mekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mekan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mekan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mekan families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mekan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mekan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mekan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mekan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Mekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mekan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mekan. For the veterans among your Mekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Mekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mekan in 1962 was 40, and 97 in 2000.

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