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Mesecher Family History

Mesecher Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mescher, Meseke, Besecker, Lescher, Huscher, Esther, Melcher, Wesche

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Where is the Mesecher family from?

You can see how Mesecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesecher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mesecher families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mesecher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mesecher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesecher. 38% of Mesecher men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Mesecher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mesecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Mesecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesecher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mesecher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 353 military records available for the last name Mesecher. For the veterans among your Mesecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesecher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mesecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mesecher in 1960 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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