Meekes Family History

Meekes Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Meeker, Merkes, Weekes, Menkes, Meckes, Meeks, Mewes, Meese, Berkes, Eakes

6,000 record(s) for Meekes

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
109	Military Records
103	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Where is the Meekes family from?

You can see how Meekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meekes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Meekes families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meekes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Meekes families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meekes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meekes.

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

Carpenter

100%

What Meekes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Meekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Meekes. 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.

Military Records

There are 109 military records available for the last name Meekes. For the veterans among your Meekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Meekes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meekes in 1958 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.