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Meussner Family History

Meussner 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, Messner, Heussner, Messer, Reusser, Messier, Meuser, Essner

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Where is the Meussner family from?

You can see how Meussner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meussner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meussner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Meussner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meussner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meussner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meussner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meussner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Meussner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meussner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Meussner. 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 52 military records available for the last name Meussner. For the veterans among your Meussner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meussner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Meussner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meussner in 1959 was 62, and 56 in 2003.

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