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Meza Family History

Meza Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Mesa. Slovenian (Meža): probably a nickname derived from mežati ‘to have one's eyes (half-)closed’.

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


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Where is the Meza family from?

You can see how Meza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Meza families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Meza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meza families in 1891.
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What did your Meza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meza. 47% of Meza men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Meza women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meza were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Meza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Meza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meza 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Meza. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meza. For the veterans among your Meza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meza lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Meza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Meza in 1940 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meza 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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