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Meiselman Family History

Meiselman Surname Meaning

Jewish: elaborated form of Meisel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meiselman family from?

You can see how Meiselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiselman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meiselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meiselman family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiselman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meiselman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiselman 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 Meiselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiselman. 30% of Meiselman men worked as a Manager and 25% of Meiselman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meiselman were Designer and Secretary.

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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

  • Manager
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Business Executive
    20%
  • Designer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Meiselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Meiselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiselman 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Meiselman. 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 238 military records available for the last name Meiselman. For the veterans among your Meiselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiselman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Meiselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meiselman in 1961 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

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