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Meschie Family History

Meschie 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, Reschke, Mesch, Peschke, Geschke, Jeschke, Mescher

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Where is the Meschie family from?

You can see how Meschie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meschie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Meschie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Meschie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Meschie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meschie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meschie. For the veterans among your Meschie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1980, in the United States, Meschie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meschie in 1954 was 50, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschie 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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