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Meschelle Family History

Meschelle 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: Schelle, Michelle, Meshell, Moschella, Marcelle, Mitchell, Decelle

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Where is the Meschelle family from?

You can see how Meschelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meschelle family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschelle's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Meschelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meschelle 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 2 census records available for the last name Meschelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschelle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meschelle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meschelle. For the veterans among your Meschelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschelle lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Meschelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meschelle in 1991 was 59, and 65 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschelle 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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