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Mescoe Family History

Mescoe 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: Escoe, Mosco, Mestre, Esco, Vesco, Meske, Pesce, Besco, Mesch, Roscoe

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Where is the Mescoe family from?

You can see how Mescoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mescoe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mescoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Mescoe families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mescoe's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mescoe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mescoe 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 47 census records available for the last name Mescoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mescoe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mescoe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mescoe. For the veterans among your Mescoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mescoe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Mescoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mescoe in 1974 was 56, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mescoe 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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