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Meshall Family History

Meshall 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: Mehall, Mescall, Meshell, Marshall, Voshall, Mayhall, Newhall

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Where is the Meshall family from?

You can see how Meshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meshall families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Meshall families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meshall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meshall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Meshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meshall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meshall. For the veterans among your Meshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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