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Meslen Family History

Meslen 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: Mesler, Medlen, Maslen, Mellen, Maslin, Mullen, Messer, Mehle, Melin

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Where is the Meslen family from?

You can see how Meslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meslen family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Meslen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meslen family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meslen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Meslen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meslen 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 96 census records available for the last name Meslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meslen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meslen. 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 Meslen. For the veterans among your Meslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meslen 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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