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Mesyn Family History

Mesyn 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: Meyn, Melin, Melson, Merin, Menon, Masin, Merson, Mein, Mason, Mesman

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Where is the Mesyn family from?

You can see how Mesyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesyn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mesyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mesyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesyn 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 17 census records available for the last name Mesyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesyn 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 immigration records available for the last name Mesyn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mesyn. For the veterans among your Mesyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesyn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Mesyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mesyn in 1980 was 79, and 61 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesyn 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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