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Meslick Family History

Meslick 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: Messick, Eslick, Melick, Mesick, Mellick, Merrick, Ellick, Beswick

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Where is the Meslick family from?

You can see how Meslick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meslick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meslick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meslick families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meslick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meslick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meslick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meslick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Meslick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meslick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meslick. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meslick. For the veterans among your Meslick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meslick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Meslick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meslick in 1973 was 60, and 72 in 1991.

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