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Meskan Family History

Meskan 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: Mesman, Meskin, Meehan, Mestas, Miska, Messman, Megan, Mersman, Meske

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Where is the Meskan family from?

You can see how Meskan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meskan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Meskan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meskan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meskan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meskan 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 Meskan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photo Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meskan. 50% of Meskan men worked as a Photo Engineer.

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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

  • Photo Engineer
    50%
  • Executive
    50%

What Meskan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Meskan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Meskan. 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 92 military records available for the last name Meskan. For the veterans among your Meskan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meskan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meskan in 1962 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meskan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskan 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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