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Meskis Family History

Meskis 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, Melis, Meis, Mellis, Mestas, Meske, Heskin, Mervis, Mesko

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Where is the Meskis family from?

You can see how Meskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meskis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meskis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meskis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Meskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Meskis. 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 70 military records available for the last name Meskis. For the veterans among your Meskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meskis in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskis 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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