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Mesford Family History

Mesford 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: Medford, Mefford, Milford, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford, Bedford

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Where is the Mesford family from?

You can see how Mesford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mesford families living in Washington. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mesford's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mesford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesford 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 114 census records available for the last name Mesford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesford 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mesford. 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 80 military records available for the last name Mesford. For the veterans among your Mesford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mesford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mesford in 1973 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesford 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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