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Meser Family History

Meser 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: Messer, Meyer, Maser, Meier, Moser, Oeser, Meer, Leser, Mester, Keser

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Where is the Meser family from?

You can see how Meser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Meser families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meser's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Meser families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Meser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meser. 31% of Meser men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Meser women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meser were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Meser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meser 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Meser. 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 297 military records available for the last name Meser. For the veterans among your Meser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Meser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meser in 1965 was 78, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meser 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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