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Meshach Family History

Meshach 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: Mesch, Mesich, Meenach, Eshbach, Perhach, Shah, Mach, Mech, Reach

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Where is the Meshach family from?

You can see how Meshach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meshach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Meshach family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meshach's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meshach families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshach 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 Meshach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meshach. 100% of Meshach 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 Meshach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Meshach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshach 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 Meshach. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meshach. For the veterans among your Meshach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meshach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Meshach in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meshach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshach 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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