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Meesz Family History

Meesz 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, Metz, Lees, Meis, Hees, Reese, Meise, Mewes, Menz

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Where is the Meesz family from?

You can see how Meesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meesz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meesz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meesz families living in Iowa. This was about 73% of all the recorded Meesz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meesz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meesz 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 68 census records available for the last name Meesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meesz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meesz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meesz. For the veterans among your Meesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meesz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Meesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meesz in 1965 was 83, and 93 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meesz 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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