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Meston Family History

Meston Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Meston family from?

You can see how Meston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Meston families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Meston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meston families in 1891.
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What did your Meston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meston. 60% of Meston men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Meston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meston were Farmer (general) and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer (general)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Meston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meston. 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 710 military records available for the last name Meston. For the veterans among your Meston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meston lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Meston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meston in 1958 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meston 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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