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Mesleyn Family History

Mesleyn 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 Mesleyn family from?

You can see how Mesleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesleyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mesleyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesleyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mesleyn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mesleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesleyn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mesleyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mesleyn. For the veterans among your Mesleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesleyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mesleyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mesleyn in 1971 was 89, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesleyn 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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