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Mezo Family History

Mezo Name Meaning

Hungarian (Mező): from mező ‘field meadow’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farmer or farmworker. Basque: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Mero, Mazo, Maza, Meno, Metz, Meza, Semo, Meth, Rego, Miro

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Where is the Mezo family from?

You can see how Mezo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mezo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mezo families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezo's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mezo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mezo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mezo. 56% of Mezo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mezo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mezo were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mezo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezo 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Mezo. 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 809 military records available for the last name Mezo. For the veterans among your Mezo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mezo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mezo in 1946 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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