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Mcessy Family History

Mcessy Surname 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: Cressy, Mcevoy, Mess, Messa, Miesse, Moss, Merry, Messer, Mcewen

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Where is the Mcessy family from?

You can see how Mcessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcessy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mcessy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcessy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcessy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcessy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mcessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcessy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcessy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcessy. For the veterans among your Mcessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcessy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Mcessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcessy in 1979 was 68, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcessy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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