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Meschter Family History

Meschter 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: Mescher, Mester, Eschler, Fechter, Mechler, Mencher, Lescher

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Where is the Meschter family from?

You can see how Meschter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meschter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Meschter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meschter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meschter 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 did your Meschter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meschter. 50% of Meschter men worked as an Executive.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Executive
    50%
  • Chemist
    50%

What Meschter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Meschter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschter 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Meschter. 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 68 military records available for the last name Meschter. For the veterans among your Meschter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meschter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meschter in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meschter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschter 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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