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Meissener Family History

Meissener 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: Meissner, Messner, Messenger, Heisserer, Meisner, Misener, Leissner

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Where is the Meissener family from?

You can see how Meissener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meissener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meissener families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meissener's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meissener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissener 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 86 census records available for the last name Meissener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissener 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Meissener. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meissener. For the veterans among your Meissener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissener lifespan?

Average Meissener life expectancy in 1998 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meissener 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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