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Mesen Family History

Mesen 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: Mensen, Miesen, Moses, Olsen, Leven, Messer, Melin, Mcewen, Meyer

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Where is the Mesen family from?

You can see how Mesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mesen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mesen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Mesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesen 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mesen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mesen. For the veterans among your Mesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Mesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mesen in 1968 was 75, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesen 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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