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Meiseman Family History

Meiseman 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: Eiseman, Meiselman, Mesman, Messman, Mersman, Reisman, Reissman

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Where is the Meiseman family from?

You can see how Meiseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiseman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meiseman family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meiseman's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Meiseman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiseman 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 43 census records available for the last name Meiseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiseman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meiseman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meiseman. For the veterans among your Meiseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiseman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Meiseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meiseman in 1983 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiseman 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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