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Meshell Family History

Meshell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Micheli and possibly also of French Michel.

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


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Where is the Meshell family from?

You can see how Meshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Meshell families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Meshell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meshell families in 1891.
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What did your Meshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meshell. 53% of Meshell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Meshell women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meshell were Farming and Welfare.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Welfare
    50%

What Meshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meshell 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Meshell. 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 248 military records available for the last name Meshell. For the veterans among your Meshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meshell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meshell in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meshell 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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