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Mesirow Family History

Mesirow 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: Mesaros, Merrow, Mero, Tesoro, Mestre, Disbrow, Miron, Mastro, Merino

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Where is the Mesirow family from?

You can see how Mesirow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesirow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Mesirow families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mesirow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mesirow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesirow 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 Mesirow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesirow. 34% of Mesirow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mesirow women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Lawyer
    23%
  • Pharmacist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mesirow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Mesirow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesirow 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Mesirow. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mesirow. For the veterans among your Mesirow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesirow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mesirow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mesirow in 1960 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesirow 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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