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Meissbach Family History

Meissbach 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: Weisbach, Meisenbach, Eisenbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Griesbach

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Where is the Meissbach family from?

You can see how Meissbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meissbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meissbach families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meissbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meissbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Meissbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissbach 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meissbach. 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 Meissbach. For the veterans among your Meissbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissbach lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Meissbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meissbach in 1991 was 85, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meissbach 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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