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Meskers Family History

Meskers 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: Mesker, Messer, Mester, Meyers, Masters, Meske, Merker, Meeker

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Where is the Meskers family from?

You can see how Meskers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meskers families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meskers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meskers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meskers 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 Meskers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meskers. 100% of Meskers men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    100%

What Meskers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Meskers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskers 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Meskers. 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 27 military records available for the last name Meskers. For the veterans among your Meskers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Meskers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meskers in 1960 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskers 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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