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Meseck Family History

Meseck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Meseke.

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian and Czech Mezek ‘hinny’.

Probably also an Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Mesec ‘moon’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Meseck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meseck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meseck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meseck families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meseck's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Meseck families in 1891.
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What did your Meseck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meseck. 67% of Meseck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Meseck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meseck 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Meseck. 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 237 military records available for the last name Meseck. For the veterans among your Meseck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meseck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meseck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meseck in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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