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Mesker Family History

Mesker Name Meaning

Dutch: adaptation to Dutch of German Metzger ‘butcher’.

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


Similar surnames: Metsker, Mesler, Mester, Meske, Menken, Jeske, Medsker, Masker

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Where is the Mesker family from?

You can see how Mesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mesker families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mesker's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Mesker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesker. 100% of Mesker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesker 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Mesker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Mesker. For the veterans among your Mesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mesker in 1956 was 44, and 54 in 2004.

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