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Mesecar Family History

Mesecar 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: Menear, Resetar, Mesecher, Meseck, Melear, Messer, Meyer, Maser

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Where is the Mesecar family from?

You can see how Mesecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesecar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mesecar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mesecar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesecar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mesecar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesecar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesecar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mesecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesecar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mesecar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mesecar. For the veterans among your Mesecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesecar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mesecar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mesecar in 1961 was 28, and 62 in 2003.

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