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Meskines Family History

Meskines 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: Meskin, Messineo, Miskinis, Deskins, Meekins, Meskimen, Eskins

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Where is the Meskines family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meskines 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 Meskines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meskines. 100% of Meskines women worked as a Sewing.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Meskines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Meskines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskines 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meskines. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meskines. For the veterans among your Meskines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskines lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Meskines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meskines in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskines 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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