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Meksch Family History

Meksch 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: Mensch, Metsch, Mesch, Miksch, Mersch, Meisch, Mech, Rensch, Esch

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Where is the Meksch family from?

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

What did your Meksch ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meksch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Meksch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meksch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meksch. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meksch. For the veterans among your Meksch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meksch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Meksch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meksch in 1974 was 89, and 30 in 2000.

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