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Meisegeier Family History

Meisegeier 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: Meisenheimer, Meissner, Meister, Meisler, Reitmeier, Weisiger, Meiser

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Where is the Meisegeier family from?

You can see how Meisegeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisegeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meisegeier family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisegeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meisegeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisegeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisegeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisegeier. 100% of Meisegeier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Meisegeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisegeier 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Meisegeier. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meisegeier. For the veterans among your Meisegeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisegeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meisegeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meisegeier in 1964 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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