This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meesh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meesh Family History

Meesh 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: Meese, Mees, Meech, Mesh, Lees, Meis, Hees, Reese, Mech, Meise

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meesh family from?

You can see how Meesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meesh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meesh families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meesh family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meesh's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Meesh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meesh. 100% of Meesh women worked as a Beautician.

View Census Data for Meesh | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Meesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Meesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meesh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meesh

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Meesh. 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.

View all Meesh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Meesh. For the veterans among your Meesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meesh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meesh family history

Discover More

What is the average Meesh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meesh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meesh

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meesh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial