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Meeka Family History

Meeka 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: Melka, Meek, Meka, Meeks, Mehta, Melia, Belka, Melena, Meese, Menna

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Where is the Meeka family from?

You can see how Meeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meeka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Meeka families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeka's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Meeka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meeka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meeka. 50% of Meeka 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Meeka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Meeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeka 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Meeka. 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 Meeka. For the veterans among your Meeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meeka in 1968 was 53, and 63 in 2003.

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