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Meissen Family History

Meissen 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: Messer, Meissner, Eisen, Meise, Weisser, Meister, Nissen, Meisel

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Where is the Meissen family from?

You can see how Meissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meissen families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Meissen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Meissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meissen. 34% of Meissen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Meissen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Meissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Meissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Meissen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Meissen. For the veterans among your Meissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Meissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meissen in 1957 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

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