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Meischen Family History

Meischen 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: Eischen, Eichen, Eschen, Kerschen, Leuschen, Mescher, Merchen

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Where is the Meischen family from?

You can see how Meischen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meischen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meischen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meischen families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meischen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meischen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meischen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meischen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meischen. 100% of Meischen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meischen women worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Meischen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meischen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meischen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Meischen. For the veterans among your Meischen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meischen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meischen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meischen in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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