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Meichner Family History

Meichner 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: Zeichner, Reichner, Leichner, Eichner, Beichner, Meissner, Keicher

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Where is the Meichner family from?

You can see how Meichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meichner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meichner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Meichner families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Meichner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Meichner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meichner 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 207 census records available for the last name Meichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Meichner. 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 212 military records available for the last name Meichner. For the veterans among your Meichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meichner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Meichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meichner in 1962 was 49, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meichner 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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