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Meixsell Family History

Meixsell Surname Meaning

Variant of Meixell a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Meixsell family from?

You can see how Meixsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meixsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meixsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meixsell families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Meixsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meixsell families in 1891.
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What did your Meixsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meixsell. 100% of Meixsell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Meixsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meixsell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meixsell. 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 162 military records available for the last name Meixsell. For the veterans among your Meixsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meixsell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meixsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meixsell in 1959 was 26, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meixsell 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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