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Meke Family History

Meke 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: Mee, Mele, Meske, Mike, Eke, Meka, Menke, Moke, Mecke, Pike

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Where is the Meke family from?

You can see how Meke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Meke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Meke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meke 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Meke. 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 31 military records available for the last name Meke. For the veterans among your Meke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Meke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meke in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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