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Meuschke Family History

Meuschke 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: Meschke, Mischke, Perschke, Reschke, Kruschke, Deuschle, Peschke

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Where is the Meuschke family from?

You can see how Meuschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Meuschke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meuschke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meuschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuschke 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 Meuschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meuschke. 50% of Meuschke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Meuschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Meuschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuschke 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Meuschke. 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 144 military records available for the last name Meuschke. For the veterans among your Meuschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuschke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Meuschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meuschke in 1961 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meuschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuschke 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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