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Meskos Family History

Meskos 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: Mesko, Misko, Makos, Markos, Mikos, Mestas, Mesaros, Meske, Meskin

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Where is the Meskos family from?

You can see how Meskos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meskos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Meskos families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meskos families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Meskos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskos 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Meskos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meskos. For the veterans among your Meskos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Meskos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meskos in 1972 was 50, and 30 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meskos 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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