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Mesham Family History

Mesham Surname Meaning

see Measham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mesham family from?

You can see how Mesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mesham families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mesham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mesham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesham 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 Mesham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesham. 100% of Mesham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mesham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Mesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesham 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mesham. 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 Mesham. For the veterans among your Mesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesham lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Mesham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mesham in 1977 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesham 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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