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Meissner Family History

Meissner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Meissen in Germany earlier (968 AD) recorded as Misna Misina named for the small river Misna (today Meisabach) whose name is very ancient probably pre-Slavic.

The place was famous in the Middle Ages for the fine linen cloth produced there and the German surname may also be an occupational name for a manufacturer or seller of such wares.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Meissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Meissner families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Meissner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meissner families in 1891.
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What did your Meissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meissner. 100% of Meissner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Meissner. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Meissner. For the veterans among your Meissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meissner in 1947 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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