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Meshel Family History

Meshel 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: Meshell, Messer, Mergel, Mengel, Kessel, Fishel, Michel, Mehl, Hessel

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Where is the Meshel family from?

You can see how Meshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meshel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Meshel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meshel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meshel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meshel. 25% of Meshel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meshel women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Furrier
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Meshel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Meshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshel 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Meshel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Meshel. For the veterans among your Meshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meshel in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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