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Meskinis Family History

Meskinis 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: Miskinis, Meskin, Deskins, Meekins, Eskins, Messina, Hoskins, Heskin

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Where is the Meskinis family from?

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Meskinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskinis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Meskinis. 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 64 military records available for the last name Meskinis. For the veterans among your Meskinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskinis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Meskinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meskinis in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskinis 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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