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Meissell Family History

Meissell 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: Meixsell, Bissell, Meisel, Beissel, Meixell, Mussell, Vessell

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Where is the Meissell family from?

You can see how Meissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meissell families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meissell's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Meissell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissell 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 41 census records available for the last name Meissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meissell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meissell. For the veterans among your Meissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meissell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meissell

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