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Meiske Family History

Meiske 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: Meise, Meske, Miske, Meinke, Weiske, Meis, Misko, Meister, Meese

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Where is the Meiske family from?

You can see how Meiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Meiske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Meiske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meiske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiske 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 Meiske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meiske. 100% of Meiske men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Meiske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Meiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiske 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meiske. 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 41 military records available for the last name Meiske. For the veterans among your Meiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meiske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meiske in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiske 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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