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Meeske Family History

Meeske 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: Meese, Meske, Reese, Meise, Beese, Muecke, Neese, Beske, Weese

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Where is the Meeske family from?

You can see how Meeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Meeske families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Meeske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meeske. 43% of Meeske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meeske women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Meeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeske 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Meeske. 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 159 military records available for the last name Meeske. For the veterans among your Meeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meeske in 1954 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeske 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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