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Meisland Family History

Meisland 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: Maitland, Teigland, Heiland, Heistand, Island, Marsland, Weinland

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Where is the Meisland family from?

You can see how Meisland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meisland family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meisland's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Meisland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Meisland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisland 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meisland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meisland. For the veterans among your Meisland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Meisland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meisland in 1973 was 91, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisland 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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