Meks Family History

Meks Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Meis, Meas, Mess, Mees, Meka, Mews, Mers, Meeks, Reis, Meng

538 record(s) for Meks

176	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
42	Immigration Records
249	Census and Voter Lists
51	Member Trees

Where is the Meks family from?

You can see how Meks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meks families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Meks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meks families in 1880.

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

What did your Meks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meks.

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

100%

What Meks family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 249 census records available for the last name Meks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Meks. 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 20 military records available for the last name Meks. For the veterans among your Meks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Meks lifespan?

Average Meks life expectancy in 1965 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meks 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.