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Meislish Family History

Meislish Name 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: Mellish, English, Melis, Milich, Mellis, Millis, Meisler, Mesich

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Where is the Meislish family from?

You can see how Meislish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meislish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meislish family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meislish's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meislish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meislish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meislish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meislish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Meislish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Meislish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meislish 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meislish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meislish. For the veterans among your Meislish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meislish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Meislish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meislish in 1971 was 41, and 92 in 1995.

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