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Mesin Family History

Mesin 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: Melin, Merin, Masin, Mein, Meskin, Medin, Min, Main, Marin, Maslin

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Where is the Mesin family from?

You can see how Mesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mesin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mesin family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesin's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mesin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mesin. 55% of Mesin men worked as a Pcheur. .

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    55%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    19%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mesin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mesin. For the veterans among your Mesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mesin in 1969 was 87, and 74 in 2002.

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