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Mesina Family History

Mesina Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): nickname or occupational name from Sardinian mesina ‘little barrel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mesina family from?

You can see how Mesina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mesina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mesina family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesina's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mesina families in 1851.
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What did your Mesina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesina. 50% of Mesina men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mesina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Mesina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesina 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Mesina. 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 175 military records available for the last name Mesina. For the veterans among your Mesina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesina lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mesina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mesina in 1967 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesina 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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