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Meischker Family History

Meischker 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: Mischke, Mescher, Mischler, Meschke, Leischner, Metscher, Meissner

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Where is the Meischker family from?

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

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meischker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meischker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meischker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meischker. For the veterans among your Meischker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meischker lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Meischker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meischker in 2000 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meischker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meischker 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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