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Meisenzahl Family History

Meisenzahl Surname Meaning

German: jocular nickname seemingly meaning ‘titmouse tail’ from Middle High German meise + zagel but it may originally have derived from Central German Meis.

Meise ‘cow’ when Meis also meant ‘vulva’.

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


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You can see how Meisenzahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenzahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisenzahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Meisenzahl families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Meisenzahl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meisenzahl families in 1880.
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What did your Meisenzahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dairyman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Meisenzahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenzahl 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Meisenzahl. 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 254 military records available for the last name Meisenzahl. For the veterans among your Meisenzahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenzahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meisenzahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meisenzahl in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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