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Meska Family History

Meska 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: Miska, Meske, Mesa, Melka, Muska, Mesko, Teska, Peska, Jeska, Meka

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Where is the Meska family from?

You can see how Meska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meska family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Meska family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meska's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Meska families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meska 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 Meska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meska. 34% of Meska men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

What Meska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Meska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meska 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Meska. 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 263 military records available for the last name Meska. For the veterans among your Meska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meska in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meska 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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