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Meisser Family History

Meisser 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: Messer, Meissner, Weisser, Meister, Meisler, Meiser, Beisser, Meisner

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Where is the Meisser family from?

You can see how Meisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meisser family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meisser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Meisser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisser. 59% of Meisser men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Helper
    17%

What Meisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Meisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisser 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Meisser. 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 145 military records available for the last name Meisser. For the veterans among your Meisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Meisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meisser in 1970 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisser 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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