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Mesmer Family History

Mesmer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Messmer.

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


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Where is the Mesmer family from?

You can see how Mesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mesmer families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mesmer's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mesmer families in 1891.
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What did your Mesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mesmer. 100% of Mesmer men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Mesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesmer 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Mesmer. 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 769 military records available for the last name Mesmer. For the veterans among your Mesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesmer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mesmer in 1958 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesmer 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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