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Meschan Family History

Meschan 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: Meehan, Merchant, Mesman, Messman, Megahan, Eschen, Meighan, Mesch

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Where is the Meschan family from?

You can see how Meschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meschan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Meschan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meschan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Meschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meschan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meschan. For the veterans among your Meschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meschan in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschan 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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