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Mesner Family History

Mesner Surname Meaning

South German: rare variant of Messner. Slovenian: of German origin (see Messner).

In some cases this may also be an Americanized or Germanized form of the Slovenian cognate Mežnar (see Meznarich).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Messner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mesner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mesner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mesner families in 1891.
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What did your Mesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesner. 100% of Mesner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesner 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Mesner. 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 509 military records available for the last name Mesner. For the veterans among your Mesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mesner in 1962 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesner 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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