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Mesler Family History

Mesler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Messler. Americanized form of German Metzler.

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


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Where is the Mesler family from?

You can see how Mesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Mesler families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mesler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mesler families in 1840.
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What did your Mesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesler. 18% of Mesler men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mesler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mesler were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Mesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesler 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Mesler. 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 742 military records available for the last name Mesler. For the veterans among your Mesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mesler in 1946 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesler 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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