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Meschwitz Family History

Meschwitz 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: Moscowitz, Schwetz, Moskowitz, Schlitz, Geschwind, Schweitz, Schmitz

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Where is the Meschwitz family from?

You can see how Meschwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meschwitz family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschwitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meschwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meschwitz 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 Meschwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschwitz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meschwitz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Meschwitz. For the veterans among your Meschwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschwitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meschwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meschwitz in 1966 was 36, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meschwitz 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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