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Meiser Family History

Meiser Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a fowler from an agent derivative of Meise variant of Meisser, a topographic name for someone who lived in an area where timber had been felled (see Meiss).

Habitational name for someone from a place called Mais in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Meiser family from?

You can see how Meiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Meiser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Meiser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meiser families in 1891.
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What did your Meiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meiser. 100% of Meiser men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Meiser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiser 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Meiser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meiser. For the veterans among your Meiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiser lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meiser in 1944 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiser 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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