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Meihsner Family History

Meihsner 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: Meissner, Meisner, Reisner, Meister, Beisner, Messner, Meisler

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Where is the Meihsner family from?

You can see how Meihsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meihsner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meihsner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meihsner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meihsner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meihsner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Meihsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meihsner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meihsner. 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 59 military records available for the last name Meihsner. For the veterans among your Meihsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meihsner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Meihsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meihsner in 1970 was 64, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meihsner 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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