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Meslin Family History

Meslin 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: Maslin, Melin, Merlin, Medlin, Meskin, Heslin, Mellin, Berlin, Melis

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Where is the Meslin family from?

You can see how Meslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meslin family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meslin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meslin 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 Meslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meslin. 60% of Meslin men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Meslin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Meslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Meslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meslin 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Meslin. 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 164 military records available for the last name Meslin. For the veterans among your Meslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meslin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Meslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meslin in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meslin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meslin 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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