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Meserva Family History

Meserva 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: Meserve, Minerva, Meservey, Mezera, Serra, Messer, Meyer, Maser

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Where is the Meserva family from?

You can see how Meserva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meserva family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meserva families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Meserva families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meserva's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Meserva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meserva 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 57 census records available for the last name Meserva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meserva 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meserva. 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 Meserva. For the veterans among your Meserva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meserva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Meserva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meserva in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meserva 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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