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Maessen Family History

Maessen 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: Maassen, Messer, Masse, Massey, Jessen, Kessen, Riessen, Marsden

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Where is the Maessen family from?

You can see how Maessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maessen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maessen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Maessen families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maessen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Maessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Maessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maessen 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Maessen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Maessen. For the veterans among your Maessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maessen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Maessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maessen in 1966 was 51, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maessen 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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