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Mesey Family History

Mesey 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: Mezey, Mosey, Vesey, Moses, Merry, Messer, Meyer, Maser, Medley

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Where is the Mesey family from?

You can see how Mesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 3 Mesey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mesey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesey 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 Mesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesey. 58% of Mesey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Mesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Mesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mesey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mesey. For the veterans among your Mesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mesey in 1963 was 63, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesey 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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