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Mesken Family History

Mesken 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, Meskin, Mesker, Menken, Messer, Westen, Mesman, Mester, Morken

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Where is the Mesken family from?

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

There are 384 census records available for the last name Mesken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesken 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mesken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mesken. For the veterans among your Mesken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mesken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mesken in 1971 was 83, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesken 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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