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Maesner Family History

Maesner 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: Miesner, Mesner, Maenner, Master, Messer, Maser, Manser, Kasner

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Where is the Maesner family from?

You can see how Maesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maesner families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maesner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maesner 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 Maesner ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Maesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Maesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maesner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maesner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maesner. For the veterans among your Maesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maesner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Maesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maesner in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maesner 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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