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Mescha Family History

Mescha 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: Mesch, Mech, Esch, Pesch, Masch, Mancha, Macha, Tesch, Mensch, Musch

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Where is the Mescha family from?

You can see how Mescha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mescha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mescha families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mescha family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mescha's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Mescha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mescha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mescha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mescha. 100% of Mescha women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mescha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mescha 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mescha. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mescha. For the veterans among your Mescha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mescha lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Mescha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mescha in 1972 was 64, and 78 in 1991.

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