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Mescher Family History

Mescher Surname Meaning

German: possibly an occupational name for a brazier from an agent derivative of Middle High German mess(e) ‘brass’.

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


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Where is the Mescher family from?

You can see how Mescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mescher family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mescher's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Mescher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mescher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mescher. 24% of Mescher men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mescher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mescher were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Mescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mescher 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Mescher. 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 421 military records available for the last name Mescher. For the veterans among your Mescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mescher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mescher in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mescher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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