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Meshulam Family History

Meshulam 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: Mepham, Esham, Shular, Meshell, Mecham, Joshua, Mehle, Derham, Mula

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Where is the Meshulam family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshulam 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 Meshulam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Meshulam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshulam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Meshulam. 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 60 military records available for the last name Meshulam. For the veterans among your Meshulam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshulam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Meshulam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meshulam in 1965 was 77, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshulam 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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