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Meski Family History

Meski Surname 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: Meske, Meskin, Mesko, Maki, Mei, Koski, Misko, Demski, Laski, Seki

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Where is the Meski family from?

You can see how Meski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meski families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Meski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Meski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Meski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Meski. For the veterans among your Meski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Meski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meski in 1974 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meski 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.

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