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Meysman Family History

Meysman 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: Mesman, Messman, Mersman, Mossman, Mellman, Eyman, Mehlman, Reisman

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Where is the Meysman family from?

You can see how Meysman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meysman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meysman family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Meysman's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Meysman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meysman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meysman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Meysman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meysman 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 Meysman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meysman. For the veterans among your Meysman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meysman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Meysman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meysman in 1963 was 70, and 56 in 1990.

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