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Meisenhalter Family History

Meisenhalter 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: Meisenhelder, Eisenhauer, Meisenheimer, Reisenauer, Mergenthaler

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Where is the Meisenhalter family from?

You can see how Meisenhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenhalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisenhalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meisenhalter families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisenhalter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meisenhalter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisenhalter 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 Meisenhalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisenhalter. 100% of Meisenhalter women worked as a Houseworker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Meisenhalter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Meisenhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenhalter 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meisenhalter. 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 53 military records available for the last name Meisenhalter. For the veterans among your Meisenhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenhalter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Meisenhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meisenhalter in 1963 was 61, and 81 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisenhalter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisenhalter 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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