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Meshil Family History

Meshil 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: Mehl, Musil, Meskin, Mercil, Meshell, Mesh, Leshin, Meehl, Meskill

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Where is the Meshil family from?

You can see how Meshil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Meshil families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Meshil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meshil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshil 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 47 census records available for the last name Meshil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshil 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meshil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meshil. For the veterans among your Meshil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Meshil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meshil in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshil 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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