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Meeser Family History

Meeser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Messer, Meese, Meiser, Neeser, Meester, Meuser, Meeker, Feeser

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Where is the Meeser family from?

You can see how Meeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Meeser family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeser's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meeser families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Meeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeser 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Meeser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Meeser. For the veterans among your Meeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Meeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meeser in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeser 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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