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Meshken Family History

Meshken 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: Methven, Mishkin, Meske, Meskin, Meschke, Meseke, Mesker, Menken

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Where is the Meshken family from?

You can see how Meshken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meshken family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meshken's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Meshken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meshken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meshken. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meshken. For the veterans among your Meshken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Meshken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meshken in 1978 was 70, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshken 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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