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Meeusen Family History

Meeusen 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: Meeuwsen, Meese, Meuser, Mensen, Seehusen, Meuse, Meusel, Mceuen

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Where is the Meeusen family from?

You can see how Meeusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeusen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meeusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Meeusen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeusen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meeusen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meeusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meeusen. 45% of Meeusen men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Meeusen women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Meeusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Meeusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeusen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Meeusen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Meeusen. For the veterans among your Meeusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeusen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meeusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meeusen in 1954 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeusen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeusen 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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