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Meshes Family History

Meshes 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: Moses, Messer, Mewes, Mestas, Melhus, Mester, Menges, Meske, Mehus

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Where is the Meshes family from?

You can see how Meshes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meshes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meshes families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meshes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meshes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshes 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 48 census records available for the last name Meshes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meshes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meshes. For the veterans among your Meshes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshes lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Meshes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meshes in 1986 was 58, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshes 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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