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Mesmith Family History

Mesmith 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: Nesmith, Smith, Mesich, De Smith, Nessmith, Hysmith, Beamish, Nesbitt

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Where is the Mesmith family from?

You can see how Mesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesmith family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mesmith family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesmith's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mesmith families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesmith 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mesmith. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mesmith. For the veterans among your Mesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesmith lifespan?

Average Mesmith life expectancy in 1974 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesmith 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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