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Meskelley Family History

Meskelley 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: Roskelley, Skelley, Berkeley, Shelley, Selley, O'kelley, Teselle

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Where is the Meskelley family from?

You can see how Meskelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskelley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meskelley families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Meskelley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskelley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meskelley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Meskelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskelley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meskelley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meskelley. For the veterans among your Meskelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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