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Meseth Family History

Meseth 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: Helseth, Seth, Hesketh, Nesseth, Roseth, Mauseth, Hereth, Mesch

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Where is the Meseth family from?

You can see how Meseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meseth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Meseth families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Meseth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meseth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meseth 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 Meseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meseth. 60% of Meseth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meseth women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Meseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Meseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meseth 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Meseth. 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 131 military records available for the last name Meseth. For the veterans among your Meseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Meseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meseth in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meseth 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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