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Meiskin Family History

Meiskin 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: Meskin, Miskin, Mirkin, Mishkin, Diskin, Heskin, Peskin, Riskin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiskin 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 16 census records available for the last name Meiskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiskin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meiskin. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Meiskin. For the veterans among your Meiskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiskin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Meiskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meiskin in 1982 was 83, and 95 in 1992.

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