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Mekjian Family History

Mekjian 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: Mejia, Mejias, Melin, Makin, Melia, Merlin, Yerian, Merin, Meehan

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mekjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mekjian 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mekjian. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mekjian. For the veterans among your Mekjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mekjian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mekjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mekjian in 1964 was 72, and 66 in 2001.

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