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Mesloh Family History

Mesloh 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: Merlo, Mello, Meloy, Mellon, Meylor, Maslow, Mellor, Mesch, Mesko

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Where is the Mesloh family from?

You can see how Mesloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesloh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesloh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mesloh families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mesloh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mesloh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesloh 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 Mesloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesloh. 60% of Mesloh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mesloh women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mesloh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Mesloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesloh 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Mesloh. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mesloh. For the veterans among your Mesloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesloh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mesloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mesloh in 1963 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesloh 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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