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Meischner Family History

Meischner 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: Leischner, Meissner, Marschner, Zeichner, Belschner, Leuschner

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Where is the Meischner family from?

You can see how Meischner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meischner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meischner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meischner families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meischner's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Meischner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meischner 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 92 census records available for the last name Meischner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meischner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Meischner. 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 187 military records available for the last name Meischner. For the veterans among your Meischner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meischner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meischner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Meischner in 1963 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meischner 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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