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Meshey Family History

Meshey 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, Medley, Mosley, Massey, Bushey, Mester, Wesley, Espey

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Where is the Meshey family from?

You can see how Meshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Meshey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Meshey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshey 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 205 census records available for the last name Meshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meshey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Meshey. For the veterans among your Meshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Meshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meshey in 1973 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshey 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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