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Meesig Family History

Meesig 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: Meese, Mensik, Reisig, Seelig, Essig, Messing, Mees, Mensing, Lessig

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Where is the Meesig family from?

You can see how Meesig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meesig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meesig family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meesig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Meesig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meesig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Meesig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meesig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meesig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Meesig. For the veterans among your Meesig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meesig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meesig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meesig in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meesig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meesig 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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