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Mehser Family History

Mehser 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: Messer, Meiser, Meuser, Mehler, Mehrer, Mehner, Menser, Mehle, Meyer

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Where is the Mehser family from?

You can see how Mehser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mehser families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mehser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehser 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 76 census records available for the last name Mehser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehser 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mehser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mehser. For the veterans among your Mehser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Mehser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mehser in 1973 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehser 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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