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Maeschen Family History

Maeschen 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: Hoeschen, Eschen, Machen, Boeschen, Mescher, Mascher, Marschel

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Where is the Maeschen family from?

You can see how Maeschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maeschen families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeschen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Maeschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeschen 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 53 census records available for the last name Maeschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeschen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maeschen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maeschen. For the veterans among your Maeschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeschen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Maeschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maeschen in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maeschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeschen 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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