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Origins of the Mesa surname

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About the Mesas

We have a total number of 224 records for people with the last name Mesa.

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Where do most Mesas live?

In 1921, most Mesas lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Mesas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 21 records for the Mesa surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mesas most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mesas.

What are the most common Mesa first names?

  • Juan
  • Jose
  • Maria
  • Juana

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mesa family members

Common jobs for Mesas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mesas in 1921
Domestic Servant

1

General Domestic Servant

1

Genr Serv Cook

1

Maker

1

Scullery Maid

1

Common Male occupations for Mesas in 1921
Farm Hands

11

General Farmers

6

Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

4

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

4

Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing

3

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