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Miescher Family History

Miescher 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: Mescher, Buescher, Drescher, Fischer, Loescher, Mencher, Lescher

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Where is the Miescher family from?

You can see how Miescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miescher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miescher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Miescher families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Miescher's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Miescher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miescher 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 58 census records available for the last name Miescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miescher 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Miescher. 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 10 military records available for the last name Miescher. For the veterans among your Miescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miescher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Miescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miescher in 1972 was 71, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miescher 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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