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Meslener Family History

Meslener 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: Messner, Messenger, Mesler, Misener, Mesner, Messer, Messinger

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Where is the Meslener family from?

You can see how Meslener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meslener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meslener family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meslener's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meslener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meslener 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 21 census records available for the last name Meslener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meslener 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meslener. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meslener. For the veterans among your Meslener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meslener lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Meslener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meslener in 1973 was 47, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meslener 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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