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Meshack Family History

Meshack 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: Messick, Mesick, Shack, Meseck, Mashak, Slack, Sack, Merrick, Hack

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Where is the Meshack family from?

You can see how Meshack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meshack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meshack family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meshack's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Meshack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshack 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 Meshack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meshack. 67% of Meshack men worked as a Porter and 50% of Meshack women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meshack were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Porter
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Meshack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Meshack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshack 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Meshack. 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 143 military records available for the last name Meshack. For the veterans among your Meshack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshack lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meshack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meshack in 1967 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshack 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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