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Meschkow Family History

Meschkow 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: Meschke, Melchior, Mischke, Reschke, Mesch, Mesko, Malchow, Peschke

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Where is the Meschkow family from?

You can see how Meschkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meschkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meschkow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meschkow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meschkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meschkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meschkow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meschkow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Meschkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschkow 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 Meschkow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Meschkow. For the veterans among your Meschkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschkow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Meschkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meschkow in 1960 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

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