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Meshew Family History

Meshew 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, Deshaw, Mester, Mathew, Meske, Lehew, Mcshea, Methe, Mayhew

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Where is the Meshew family from?

You can see how Meshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meshew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Meshew families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Meshew's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Meshew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshew 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 Meshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meshew. 30% of Meshew men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meshew women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Meshew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Meshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshew 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meshew. 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 138 military records available for the last name Meshew. For the veterans among your Meshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshew lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meshew in 1957 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshew 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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