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Meisle Family History

Meisle 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: Meise, Meisler, Meile, Meikle, Mehle, Meis, Melle, Meister, Meese

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Where is the Meisle family from?

You can see how Meisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Meisle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meisle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meisle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meisle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Meisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meisle. 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 40 military records available for the last name Meisle. For the veterans among your Meisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Meisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meisle in 1972 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

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