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Meko Family History

Meko 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: Mero, Mako, Meo, Mezo, Mesko, Miko, Melo, Meka, Melko, Meno

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Where is the Meko family from?

You can see how Meko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Meko families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Meko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meko. 72% of Meko 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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Meko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meko 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Meko. 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 113 military records available for the last name Meko. For the veterans among your Meko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meko in 1955 was 34, and 64 in 2004.

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