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Meisch Family History

Meisch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Maisch.

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


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Where is the Meisch family from?

You can see how Meisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meisch families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisch's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Meisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisch 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 Meisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meisch. 32% of Meisch men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Meisch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meisch were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Meisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisch 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Meisch. 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 468 military records available for the last name Meisch. For the veterans among your Meisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meisch in 1952 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisch 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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