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Mesie Family History

Mesie 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: Meske, Marie, Mei, Melis, Messer, Mehle, Melin, Masse, Meis, Melle

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Where is the Mesie family from?

You can see how Mesie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 11 Mesie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mesie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mesie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesie 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 128 census records available for the last name Mesie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesie 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mesie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mesie. For the veterans among your Mesie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesie lifespan?

Average Mesie life expectancy in 1995 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesie 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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