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Mesinger Family History

Mesinger 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: Messinger, Kesinger, Mensinger, Meisinger, Medinger, Mersinger

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Where is the Mesinger family from?

You can see how Mesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mesinger families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesinger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mesinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mesinger. 100% of Mesinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Mesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesinger 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Mesinger. 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 128 military records available for the last name Mesinger. For the veterans among your Mesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mesinger in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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