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Meichsner Family History

Meichsner Name 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, Zeichner, Reichner, Leichner, Eichner, Meisner, Beichner

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Where is the Meichsner family from?

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

What did your Meichsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meichsner. 50% of Meichsner men worked as a Packer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Knitter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Meichsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichsner 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Meichsner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 487 military records available for the last name Meichsner. For the veterans among your Meichsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meichsner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meichsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meichsner in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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