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Meisen Family History

Meisen 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: Eisen, Meise, Meisel, Meiser, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Meinen, Mensen

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Where is the Meisen family from?

You can see how Meisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Meisen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meisen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisen 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 Meisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisen. 50% of Meisen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Meisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Meisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisen 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Meisen. 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 276 military records available for the last name Meisen. For the veterans among your Meisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meisen in 1967 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisen 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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