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Meiselas Family History

Meiselas 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: Meisels, Meisel, Meiselman, Meise, Milas, Mestas, Maisel, Meisler

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Where is the Meiselas family from?

You can see how Meiselas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiselas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meiselas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiselas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meiselas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Meiselas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiselas 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Meiselas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meiselas. For the veterans among your Meiselas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiselas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Meiselas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meiselas in 1967 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiselas 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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