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Meskenas Family History

Meskenas 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: Melena, Mestas, Messina, Meske, Meskin, Mergens, Mehrens, Mickens

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Where is the Meskenas family from?

You can see how Meskenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meskenas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskenas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meskenas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Meskenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskenas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meskenas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meskenas. For the veterans among your Meskenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskenas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meskenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meskenas in 1966 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskenas 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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