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Meschler Family History

Meschler Name 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: Eschler, Mechler, Mescher, Mischler, Deschler, Weschler, Tischler

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Where is the Meschler family from?

You can see how Meschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meschler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meschler families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meschler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meschler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meschler. 100% of Meschler men worked as a Baker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%
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What Meschler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Meschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Meschler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meschler. For the veterans among your Meschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Meschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meschler in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2000.

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