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Meshane Family History

Meshane 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: Mcshane, Deshane, Meehan, Mesman, Shane, Lehane, Keohane, Messano

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Where is the Meshane family from?

You can see how Meshane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meshane family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meshane's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Meshane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshane 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 Meshane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meshane. 100% of Meshane 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 Meshane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Meshane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshane 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Meshane. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meshane. For the veterans among your Meshane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshane lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Meshane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meshane in 1975 was 55, and 83 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meshane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshane 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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