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Mescon Family History

Mescon 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: Meston, Deacon, Musson, Mosco, Melson, Macon, Menon, Melton, Merson

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Where is the Mescon family from?

You can see how Mescon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mescon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mescon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mescon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mescon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mescon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mescon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mescon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mescon. 100% of Mescon men worked as a Proprietor.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Mescon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mescon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mescon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mescon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mescon. For the veterans among your Mescon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mescon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mescon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mescon in 1963 was 70, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mescon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mescon 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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