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Meisenberg Family History

Meisenberg 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: Eisenberg, Weisenberg, Seidenberg, Wesenberg, Isenberg, Meinberg

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Where is the Meisenberg family from?

You can see how Meisenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Meisenberg families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meisenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Meisenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenberg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Meisenberg. 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 57 military records available for the last name Meisenberg. For the veterans among your Meisenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meisenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meisenberg in 1963 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

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