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Mesite Family History

Mesite 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: Leite, Meise, Mente, Mestre, Beste, Mester, Melito, Melita, Mette

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Where is the Mesite family from?

You can see how Mesite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mesite families living in Connecticut. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mesite's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mesite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesite 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 Mesite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesite. 43% of Mesite men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Mesite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Mesite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesite 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Mesite. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mesite. For the veterans among your Mesite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mesite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mesite in 1963 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesite 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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