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Meschon Family History

Meschon 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: Eschen, Mesch, Machon, Mescher, Mischo, Meschke, Michon, Deshon

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Meschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meschon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meschon. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Meschon. For the veterans among your Meschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meschon lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Meschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meschon in 2000 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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