Meissl Family History

Meissl 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: Meisel, Meiss, Meis, Meise, Weiss, Maisel, Meiser, Heiss, Reiss, Weisel

149	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
276	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
43	Census and Voter Lists
139	Member Trees

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Where is the Meissl family from?

You can see how Meissl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meissl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meissl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meissl families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissl 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 Meissl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, cook general domestic servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meissl.

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cook general domestic servant

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What Meissl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 43 census records available for the last name Meissl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Meissl. 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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Military Records

There are 276 military records available for the last name Meissl. For the veterans among your Meissl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Meissl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meissl in 1974 was 72, and 77 in 1995.

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Meissl Surname Meaning

Where is the Meissl family from?

What did your Meissl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, cook general domestic servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meissl.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

cook general domestic servant

100%

What Meissl family records will you find?

What is the average Meissl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Meissl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meissl in 1974 was 72, and 77 in 1995.

Meissl Family History

Meissl Surname Meaning

640 record(s) for Meissl

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Meissl Surname Meaning

640 record(s) for Meissl

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Where is the Meissl family from?

What did your Meissl ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Meissl family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Meissl family history

What is the average Meissl lifespan?

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