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Meskill Family History

Meskill Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Miskell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Megill, Driskill, Mcneill, Perrill, Estell, Gaskell, Mikell, Kessell

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Where is the Meskill family from?

You can see how Meskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meskill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meskill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meskill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meskill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meskill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meskill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meskill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meskill. 24% of Meskill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Meskill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meskill were Salesman and File 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • File Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meskill 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Meskill. 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 439 military records available for the last name Meskill. For the veterans among your Meskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meskill lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meskill in 1945 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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