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Meshett Family History

Meshett 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: Meggett, Massett, Mussett, Meshell, Heskett, Merrett, Bessett

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Where is the Meshett family from?

You can see how Meshett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meshett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Meshett family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Meshett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Meshett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Meshett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meshett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meshett. For the veterans among your Meshett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshett 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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