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Meesis Family History

Meesis 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: Melis, Meis, Mellis, Meese, Meneses, Mensik, Mervis, Meers, Mess

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Where is the Meesis family from?

You can see how Meesis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meesis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meesis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meesis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Meesis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meesis 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 12 census records available for the last name Meesis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meesis 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 Meesis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meesis. For the veterans among your Meesis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meesis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Meesis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meesis in 1968 was 92, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meesis 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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