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Meskew Family History

Meskew 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, Eskew, Mesker, Messer, Mester, Beske, Meskin, Meckel, Teske

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Where is the Meskew family from?

You can see how Meskew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meskew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meskew family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskew's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meskew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Meskew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meskew. 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 31 military records available for the last name Meskew. For the veterans among your Meskew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskew lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Meskew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meskew in 1979 was 64, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskew 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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