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Mesow Family History

Mesow 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: Medow, Mero, Melson, Menon, Mew, Meloy, Merson, Mason, Maslow, Besaw

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Where is the Mesow family from?

You can see how Mesow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mesow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mesow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesow 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 163 census records available for the last name Mesow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesow 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mesow. 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 Mesow. For the veterans among your Mesow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Mesow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mesow in 1962 was 88, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesow 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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