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Meskel Family History

Meskel 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, Meckel, Merkel, Mesker, Messer, Mergel, Mengel, Kenkel, Kessel

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Where is the Meskel family from?

You can see how Meskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meskel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Meskel families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskel's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Meskel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meskel 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 Meskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meskel. 43% of Meskel men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Meskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Meskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Meskel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Meskel. For the veterans among your Meskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meskel in 1968 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meskel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskel 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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