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Miessen Family History

Miessen 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: Riessen, Niessen, Miesen, Miesse, Messer, Nissen, Wiesen, Jessen

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Where is the Miessen family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miessen. 60% of Miessen men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Miessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Miessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miessen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Miessen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Miessen. For the veterans among your Miessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miessen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Miessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Miessen in 1970 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miessen 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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