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Mesnig Family History

Mesnig 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: Mennig, Meng, Lesnik, Melnik, Monnig, Meskin, Resnik, Reinig, Wenig

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Where is the Mesnig family from?

You can see how Mesnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesnig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mesnig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mesnig families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesnig's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Mesnig families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mesnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesnig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mesnig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mesnig. For the veterans among your Mesnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesnig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mesnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mesnig in 1971 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesnig 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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