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Meitsch Family History

Meitsch 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: Metsch, Mitsch, Deitsch, Meisch, Deutsch, Mitch, Letsch, Mensch

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Where is the Meitsch family from?

You can see how Meitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meitsch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meitsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meitsch 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 Meitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Meitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meitsch 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meitsch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meitsch. For the veterans among your Meitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meitsch lifespan?

Average Meitsch life expectancy in 1962 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meitsch 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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