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Maesch Family History

Maesch 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: Masch, Mesch, Malsch, Marsch, Moesch, Miesch, Maisch, March, Mach

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Where is the Maesch family from?

You can see how Maesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Maesch families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maesch's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Maesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Maesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maesch 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Maesch. 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 20 military records available for the last name Maesch. For the veterans among your Maesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maesch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Maesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maesch in 1968 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maesch 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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