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Meserall Family History

Meserall 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: Mescall, Meserole, Gesell, Deverell, Westall, Morrall, Overall

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Where is the Meserall family from?

You can see how Meserall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meserall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Meserall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meserall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meserall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meserall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meserall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meserall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Meserall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meserall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meserall. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meserall. For the veterans among your Meserall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meserall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Meserall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meserall in 1963 was 74, and 100 in 1997.

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