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Mesco Family History

Mesco 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: Mosco, Esco, Vesco, Besco, Mesch, Mesko, Musco, Musto, Mero, Vasco

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Where is the Mesco family from?

You can see how Mesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mesco families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mesco's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mesco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesco 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 Mesco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesco. 100% of Mesco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mesco women worked as an Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Mesco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Mesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesco 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mesco. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mesco. For the veterans among your Mesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesco lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mesco in 1960 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesco 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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