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Mesimer Family History

Mesimer Name 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: Messmer, Messimer, Mesmer, Messer, Meier, Messner, Mester, Meiser

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Where is the Mesimer family from?

You can see how Mesimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mesimer families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesimer's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Mesimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesimer. 60% of Mesimer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Mesimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesimer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mesimer. 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 287 military records available for the last name Mesimer. For the veterans among your Mesimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mesimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mesimer in 1963 was 70, and 45 in 2004.

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