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Meservey Family History

Meservey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Channel Islands Messervy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meservey family from?

You can see how Meservey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meservey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meservey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Meservey families living in Maine. This was about 85% of all the recorded Meservey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Meservey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meservey 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 Meservey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meservey. 26% of Meservey men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Meservey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meservey were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Meservey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meservey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meservey 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Meservey. 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 731 military records available for the last name Meservey. For the veterans among your Meservey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meservey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meservey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meservey in 1954 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meservey 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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