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Mescale Family History

Mescale 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: Mescall, Metcalf, Meschke, Pascale, Micale, Metcalfe, Medcalf, Sale

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Where is the Mescale family from?

You can see how Mescale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mescale family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mescale family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mescale's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mescale families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mescale 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 3 census records available for the last name Mescale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mescale 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mescale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mescale. For the veterans among your Mescale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mescale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Mescale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mescale in 1973 was 28, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mescale 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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