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Mesares Family History

Mesares 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: Mesaros, Meares, Cesare, Mares, Mestre, Mearns, Casares, Nevares

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Where is the Mesares family from?

You can see how Mesares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesares family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mesares family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mesares's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Mesares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesares 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 Mesares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesares. 34% of Mesares 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Dairy Salesman
    34%

What Mesares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mesares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesares 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mesares. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mesares. For the veterans among your Mesares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesares lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Mesares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mesares in 1961 was 63, and 53 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesares 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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