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Mepsted Family History

Mepsted Surname Meaning

see Mepstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mepsted family from?

You can see how Mepsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mepsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mepsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Mepsted families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mepsted's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mepsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mepsted 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 Mepsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Crane Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mepsted. 50% of Mepsted men worked as a Crane Driver and 100% of Mepsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Crane Driver
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mepsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mepsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mepsted 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mepsted. 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 102 military records available for the last name Mepsted. For the veterans among your Mepsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mepsted lifespan?

Average Mepsted life expectancy in 1982 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mepsted 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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