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Meshe Family History

Meshe 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: Meske, Methe, Meche, Mesh, Messer, Mehle, Masse, Melle, Jesse, Mech

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Where is the Meshe family from?

You can see how Meshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meshe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Meshe families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meshe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meshe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshe 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 Meshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meshe. 100% of Meshe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Meshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Meshe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meshe. For the veterans among your Meshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Meshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meshe in 1975 was 87, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshe 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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