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Meison Family History

Meison 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: Melson, Maison, Merson, Eison, Meason, Benson, Elson, Meis, Musson

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Where is the Meison family from?

You can see how Meison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Meison families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meison's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Meison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meison 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 164 census records available for the last name Meison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meison 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Meison. 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 39 military records available for the last name Meison. For the veterans among your Meison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meison in 1963 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meison 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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