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Meekins Name Meaning

English: variant of Makins .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Makins, Eakins, Jenkins, Meakin, Matkins, Ekins, Deakins, Markins

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Where is the Meekins family from?

You can see how Meekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Meekins families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meekins's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meekins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meekins. 25% of Meekins men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Meekins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meekins were Waterman and Housework. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Waterman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Meekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekins 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Meekins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meekins. For the veterans among your Meekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meekins in 1944 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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