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Meishsner Family History

Meishsner 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: Meissner, Messner, Meisner, Leissner, Messer, Reisner, Weisser

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Where is the Meishsner family from?

You can see how Meishsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meishsner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meishsner families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meishsner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meishsner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Meishsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meishsner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meishsner. 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 military records available for the last name Meishsner. For the veterans among your Meishsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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