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Mesnar Family History

Mesnar 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: Mesnard, Mesner, Messer, Melgar, Menna, Cesar, Mestas, Messner

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Where is the Mesnar family from?

You can see how Mesnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesnar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesnar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mesnar families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mesnar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mesnar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesnar 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 Mesnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesnar. 100% of Mesnar women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mesnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mesnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesnar 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mesnar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mesnar. For the veterans among your Mesnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesnar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Mesnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mesnar in 1964 was 80, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesnar 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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