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Maissen Family History

Maissen 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, Masse, Massey, Maison, Nissen, Maisel, Haisten, Marsden

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Where is the Maissen family from?

You can see how Maissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maissen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maissen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maissen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Maissen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maissen 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 Maissen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Maissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maissen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Maissen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maissen. For the veterans among your Maissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maissen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Maissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maissen in 1971 was 62, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maissen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maissen 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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