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Mesgill Family History

Mesgill 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: Meskill, Megill, Mcgill, Magill, Merrill, Estill, Mescall, Meshell

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Where is the Mesgill family from?

You can see how Mesgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesgill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mesgill family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesgill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mesgill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesgill 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 5 census records available for the last name Mesgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesgill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mesgill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mesgill. For the veterans among your Mesgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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