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Meissnest Family History

Meissnest Surname 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: Meissner, Messner, Eidsness, Meinert, Meisner, Maisonet, Weissert

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Meissnest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissnest 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meissnest. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Meissnest. For the veterans among your Meissnest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissnest lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Meissnest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meissnest in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 1989.

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