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Meesner Family History

Meesner 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: Messner, Meester, Meisner, Weesner, Miesner, Mesner, Messer, Reisner

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What did your Meesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baieteur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meesner. 100% of Meesner men worked as a Baieteur and 100% of Meesner women worked as a Servante.

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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 1921

  • Baieteur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Meesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meesner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meesner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meesner. For the veterans among your Meesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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