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Mehesy Family History

Mehesy 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: Mewes, Meese, Mehus, Mezey, Mees, Metheny, Miles, Moses, Merry, Melis

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Where is the Mehesy family from?

You can see how Mehesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehesy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mehesy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehesy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mehesy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehesy 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 Mehesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehesy. 100% of Mehesy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mehesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Mehesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehesy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mehesy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mehesy. For the veterans among your Mehesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehesy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Mehesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mehesy in 1981 was 71, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehesy 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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