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Mesees Family History

Mesees 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: Menees, Moses, Messer, Mewes, Mestas, Mester, Meneses, Menges, Meyers

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Where is the Mesees family from?

You can see how Mesees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesees family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mesees families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mesees family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesees's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Mesees families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesees 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 16 census records available for the last name Mesees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesees 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mesees. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mesees. For the veterans among your Mesees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesees lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Mesees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mesees in 1965 was 72, and 68 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesees 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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