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Mesplay Family History

Mesplay 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: Medley, Mosley, Espy, Maslak, Mestas, Meloy, Slay, Pesola, Mesman

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Where is the Mesplay family from?

You can see how Mesplay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesplay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesplay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mesplay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesplay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mesplay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesplay 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 Mesplay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesplay. 43% of Mesplay men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Mesplay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Mesplay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesplay 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mesplay. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mesplay. For the veterans among your Mesplay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesplay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mesplay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mesplay in 1965 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesplay 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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