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Mesky Family History

Mesky 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: Lesky, Meske, Mesko, Mersky, Merry, Misko, Mosby, Espy, Meloy, Lasky

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Where is the Mesky family from?

You can see how Mesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Mesky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mesky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Mesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesky 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mesky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mesky. For the veterans among your Mesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesky lifespan?

Average Mesky life expectancy in 1979 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesky 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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