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Mesak Family History

Mesak 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: Mesa, Lesak, Misak, Rusak, Mak, Deak, Peak, Sak, Musa, Maslak

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Where is the Mesak family from?

You can see how Mesak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mesak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mesak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mesak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mesak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Mesak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesak 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mesak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mesak. For the veterans among your Mesak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mesak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mesak in 1969 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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