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Mesdag Family History

Mesdag 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: Mestas, Mesman, Mesa, Meda, Messa, Medal, Meng, Messer, Madan, Monday

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Where is the Mesdag family from?

You can see how Mesdag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesdag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesdag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mesdag families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesdag's in USA. California had the highest population of Mesdag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesdag 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 23 census records available for the last name Mesdag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesdag 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mesdag. 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 Mesdag. For the veterans among your Mesdag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesdag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mesdag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mesdag in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesdag 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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