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Mesger Family History

Mesger 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, Menger, Mester, Meager, Meger, Mesler, Mezger, Mesker, Mesmer

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Where is the Mesger family from?

You can see how Mesger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mesger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mesger families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mesger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mesger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesger 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 Mesger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesger. 100% of Mesger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mesger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Mesger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mesger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mesger. For the veterans among your Mesger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mesger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mesger in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesger 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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