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Mesritz Family History

Mesritz 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: Merritt, Moritz, Mertz, Mauritz, Meitz, Meditz, Meritt, Peritz, Metz

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Where is the Mesritz family from?

You can see how Mesritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesritz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesritz families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mesritz family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mesritz's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mesritz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Mesritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesritz 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mesritz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mesritz. For the veterans among your Mesritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesritz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mesritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mesritz in 1967 was 98, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesritz 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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