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Mesk Family History

Mesk 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: Meske, Mesa, Meek, Menk, Mesko, Merk, Mess, Meck, Mask, Mest

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Where is the Mesk family from?

You can see how Mesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mesk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mesk family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesk's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mesk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesk 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 Mesk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesk. 100% of Mesk men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Mesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Mesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesk 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mesk. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mesk. For the veterans among your Mesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesk lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Mesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mesk in 1981 was 82, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesk 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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