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Mezen Family History

Mezen Name Meaning

see Messent .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mezey, Metzen, Leven, Maze, Melin, Mcewen, Meyer, Eden, Mayen, Leben

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Where is the Mezen family from?

You can see how Mezen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mezen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Mezen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mezen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mezen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry car Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mezen. 100% of Mezen men worked as a Lorry car Driver and 100% of Mezen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry car Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mezen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezen 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 Mezen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mezen. For the veterans among your Mezen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Mezen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mezen in 1974 was 67, and 72 in 1998.

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