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Meess Family History

Meess 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, Meers, Mess, Mees, Meiss, Meeks, Meeds, Moss, Melis, Lees

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Where is the Meess family from?

You can see how Meess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meess families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meess's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Meess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meess 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 130 census records available for the last name Meess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meess 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Meess. 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 264 military records available for the last name Meess. For the veterans among your Meess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Meess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meess in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meess 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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