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Mesney Family History

Mesney Surname Meaning

variant of Mesnil from any of various French places so named; compare Meynell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mesney family from?

You can see how Mesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mesney families living in Norfolk. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mesney's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mesney families in 1891.
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What did your Mesney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesney. 100% of Mesney 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%

What Mesney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Mesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesney 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mesney. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mesney. For the veterans among your Mesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesney lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Mesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mesney in 1989 was 71, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesney 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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