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Meszar Family History

Meszar 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: Messer, Melgar, Cesar, Mestas, Merhar, Menza, Mesman, Mester, Menear

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Where is the Meszar family from?

You can see how Meszar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meszar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meszar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meszar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meszar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meszar 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 Meszar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meszar. 100% of Meszar 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
    100%

What Meszar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Meszar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meszar 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Meszar. 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 82 military records available for the last name Meszar. For the veterans among your Meszar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meszar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meszar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meszar in 1965 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meszar 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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