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Meshman Family History

Meshman 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: Mesman, Messman, Mossman, Ashman, Meehan, Mellman, Mehlman, Cashman

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Where is the Meshman family from?

You can see how Meshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meshman family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meshman's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Meshman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meshman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Meshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Meshman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meshman. For the veterans among your Meshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Meshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meshman in 1973 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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