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Meskil Family History

Meskil 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: Meskin, Meskill, Musil, Meske, Heskin, Meckel, Merkel, Mesko, Moskal

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Where is the Meskil family from?

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

There are 182 census records available for the last name Meskil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskil 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meskil. 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 40 military records available for the last name Meskil. For the veterans among your Meskil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Meskil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meskil in 1972 was 87, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskil 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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