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Meshire Family History

Meshire 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: Mestre, Fesmire, Cheshire, Abshire, Shire, Aleshire, Beshore, Messore

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Where is the Meshire family from?

You can see how Meshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshire family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meshire families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meshire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshire 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 12 census records available for the last name Meshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meshire. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meshire. For the veterans among your Meshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meshire

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