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Mesley Family History

Mesley 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: Medley, Mosley, Wesley, Hesley, Masley, Melley, Mesler, Lesley

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Where is the Mesley family from?

You can see how Mesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mesley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Mesley families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mesley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesley 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 Mesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesley. 100% of Mesley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesley 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Mesley. 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 216 military records available for the last name Mesley. For the veterans among your Mesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mesley in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesley 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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