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Meisberger Family History

Meisberger 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: Weisberger, Leinberger, Milberger, Weinberger, Rensberger, Heimberger

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Where is the Meisberger family from?

You can see how Meisberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Meisberger families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meisberger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Meisberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meisberger. 39% of Meisberger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Meisberger women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meisberger were Machinist and Farm Wife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm
    24%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farm Wife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Meisberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisberger 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Meisberger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Meisberger. For the veterans among your Meisberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meisberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meisberger in 1953 was 47, and 37 in 2004.

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