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Meisenger Family History

Meisenger 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: Messenger, Meisinger, Messinger, Meissner, Reisinger, Meininger

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Where is the Meisenger family from?

You can see how Meisenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Meisenger families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meisenger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meisenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisenger 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 Meisenger ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meisenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Meisenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Meisenger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Meisenger. For the veterans among your Meisenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Meisenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meisenger in 1969 was 58, and 99 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisenger 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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