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Meiskey Family History

Meiskey 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, Meister, Hiskey, Meisel, Meisler, Meiser, Meske, Yeisley

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Where is the Meiskey family from?

You can see how Meiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meiskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meiskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meiskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiskey 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 Meiskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meiskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Meiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiskey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meiskey. 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 62 military records available for the last name Meiskey. For the veterans among your Meiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Meiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meiskey in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiskey 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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