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Mezek Surname Meaning

Slovenian: variant of Mezeg a nickname from mezeg ‘hinny’. Slovenian (Mežek): nickname from mežek ‘young bear’ or derived from mežati ‘to have one's eyes (half-)closed’.

Czech: nickname from mezek ‘hinny’ by extension also ‘fool’. Compare Meseck.

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


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Where is the Mezek family from?

You can see how Mezek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mezek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mezek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mezek families in 1880.
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What did your Mezek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mezek. 100% of Mezek men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Mezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mezek. 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 66 military records available for the last name Mezek. For the veterans among your Mezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mezek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mezek in 1960 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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