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Meisseid Family History

Meisseid 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: Messer, Meissner, Meise, Weisser, Meister, Meisel, Meisler, Meiser

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Where is the Meisseid family from?

You can see how Meisseid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisseid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meisseid families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisseid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meisseid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisseid 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 15 census records available for the last name Meisseid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisseid 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meisseid. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meisseid. For the veterans among your Meisseid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisseid lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Meisseid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meisseid in 1982 was 69, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisseid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisseid 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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