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Mesich Family History

Mesich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Bosniak Mesić and Mešić Slovenian Mešič (see Mesic).

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


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Where is the Mesich family from?

You can see how Mesich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mesich families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mesich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mesich families in 1911.
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What did your Mesich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesich. 54% of Mesich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Miner
    47%

What Mesich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Mesich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesich 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Mesich. 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 309 military records available for the last name Mesich. For the veterans among your Mesich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mesich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mesich in 1962 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesich 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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