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Meisner Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Meissner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reisner, Meisler, Meister, Eisner, Misner, Meixner, Meissner, Meiner

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Where is the Meisner family from?

You can see how Meisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 151 Meisner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Meisner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Meisner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meisner. 49% of Meisner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meisner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meisner were Fisherman and Domestic. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Fisher
    8%
  • Fisherman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Officer
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Meisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meisner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Meisner. For the veterans among your Meisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meisner in 1953 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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