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Meschke Family History

Meschke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Měšk or Mešk: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Mě- or Me- such as Měrćin an Upper Sorbian form of Martin.

Alternatively, it may be a nickname from měšk ‘pouch sac’, a diminutive of měch ‘skin’.

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


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Where is the Meschke family from?

You can see how Meschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Meschke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meschke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meschke families in 1880.
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What did your Meschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meschke. 34% of Meschke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Meschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschke 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Meschke. 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 507 military records available for the last name Meschke. For the veterans among your Meschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Meschke in 1952 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschke 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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